Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (Printable Version)

Creamy, protein-rich cottage cheese dip blended with almond butter and chocolate chips, perfect with fresh fruit.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
03 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
07 - 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

→ For Serving

08 - 2 cups mixed fresh fruit such as strawberries, apple slices, banana, or grapes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a food processor or high-speed blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until well combined.
03 - Add almond flour and pulse until fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a cookie dough texture.
04 - Transfer the dip to a medium bowl and stir in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Serve immediately with fresh fruit, or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no baking required
  • High in protein thanks to cottage cheese, making it a nutritious snack
  • Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey
  • Perfect for dipping fresh fruit, graham crackers, or pretzels
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly with easy adaptations
  • Kid-approved treat that adults love too
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest, richest texture
  • Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly until no curds remain visible
  • Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving for a firmer, more scoopable consistency
  • Add mix-ins like chopped nuts or cinnamon for extra flavor dimension
  • Always check labels on chocolate chips and other ingredients for allergen safety
  • Make it ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days
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