High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bites

Organic Valley is passionate about food and protecting the food system. Our in-house chefs, product development team members and employee-foodies love finding twists to enhance traditional fare. We also enjoy trying new ways to use organic products to create delectable meals and snacks that you can feel good about sharing with your family.

Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these protein-packed cookie dough bites made with creamy Organic Valley^® cottage cheese and wholesome ingredients.

15 min Prep30 min Chill45 min Total

15 min Prep•30 min Chill•45 min Total

12 Servings

(3 cookie dough bites per serving)

15 min Prep30 min Chill45 min Total

15 min Prep•30 min Chill•45 min Total

12 Servings

(3 cookie dough bites per serving)

Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these protein-packed cookie dough bites made with creamy Organic Valley^® cottage cheese and wholesome ingredients.

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Ingredients

2 scoops organic vanilla whey protein powder
¼ cup organic maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup organic dark chocolate chunks

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, add Organic Valley cottage cheese and blend with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
Tips
- For less clean up, use an immersion blender directly in the bowl to avoid transferring between multiple bowls.
Add protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the cottage cheese. Mix until well combined and no clumps remain.
Gradually fold in almond flour, mixing until a thick dough forms that holds together when pressed.
Tips
- The dough should be firm enough to roll but not dry. Add 1-2 tablespoons more cottage cheese if needed.
Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop and roll dough into 36 bite-sized balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips

Customize flavors by swapping chocolate chips for dried blueberries, chopped nuts, lemon zest or coconut flakes.
Make them extra indulgent by rolling chilled bites in melted dark chocolate for a truffle-like coating.
Freeze individual bites for up to 3 months, perfect for grab-and-go protein snacks straight from the freezer.

Directions

Cooking Mode

Prevent your screen from going dark as you follow along.

In a large mixing bowl, add Organic Valley cottage cheese and blend with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
Tips
- For less clean up, use an immersion blender directly in the bowl to avoid transferring between multiple bowls.
Add protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the cottage cheese. Mix until well combined and no clumps remain.
Gradually fold in almond flour, mixing until a thick dough forms that holds together when pressed.
Tips
- The dough should be firm enough to roll but not dry. Add 1-2 tablespoons more cottage cheese if needed.
Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop and roll dough into 36 bite-sized balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips

Customize flavors by swapping chocolate chips for dried blueberries, chopped nuts, lemon zest or coconut flakes.
Make them extra indulgent by rolling chilled bites in melted dark chocolate for a truffle-like coating.
Freeze individual bites for up to 3 months, perfect for grab-and-go protein snacks straight from the freezer.