Overnight Protein Cookie Dough
- 10 min
- Serves 6
- 9 ingredients
10 minutes to prep. A creamy, protein‑rich cookie dough that’s ready to eat straight from the fridge. Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and almond flour, it offers a sweet, satisfying breakfast or snack that’s low in calories and high in protein, with optional chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence.
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Method
Place the cottage cheese in a high‑speed blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cottage cheese blends into a smooth base without visible curds.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, raw honey, and almond butter until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
Add the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and salt to the bowl; stir until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth with no dry spots.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dry ingredients are incorporated with no floury patches.
Fold in the chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chocolate chips are folded evenly through the dough.
Transfer the dough to an airtight container, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to firm up.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dough firms up in the refrigerator and holds its shape when scooped.
When ready to serve, scoop portions straight from the chilled dough and enjoy as a high‑protein breakfast or snack.
Tips while you cook
- Blend cottage cheese first
- Place the cottage cheese in a high‑speed blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, before adding any other ingredients.
- Create a uniform base
- Whisk the blended cottage cheese together with Greek yogurt, raw honey, and almond butter until the mixture is uniform and creamy before adding dry ingredients.
- Chill to firm up
- Transfer the dough to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Fold chocolate chips gently
- After the dough is smooth, fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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