Description
A quick and easy no-bake Protein Cookie Dough recipe made with vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and sugar-free chocolate chips. This healthy treat offers a delicious and nutritious way to satisfy cookie dough cravings with added protein, perfect as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Protein Cookie Dough
- ⅓ cup (30 g) protein powder (vanilla recommended)
- 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter / cashew butter)
- 1 ½ to 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp sugar-free chocolate chips
- A pinch of salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)
- 1 to 2 tsp maple syrup (optional, for sweetness or if using unflavored protein powder)
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter: If your peanut butter is thick, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 15-30 seconds until it becomes creamy and easy to mix.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the protein powder with the melted peanut butter and 1 ½ tablespoons of Greek yogurt. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup if you want a sweeter dough or are using unflavored protein powder.
- Mix the dough: Using a fork or rubber spatula, stir the mixture thoroughly until it forms a smooth, dough-like consistency. If the dough is too dry, gradually add more Greek yogurt until it reaches the desired texture.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold the sugar-free chocolate chips gently into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy the cookie dough immediately for a soft texture, or refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm it up if preferred.
Notes
- Use vanilla protein powder for the best flavor; adjust maple syrup sweetness if using an unflavored protein powder.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond butter or cashew butter if preferred.
- Greek yogurt helps bind the dough; adjust the quantity to achieve the right texture.
- Refrigerate to firm up the cookie dough or eat immediately for a softer treat.
- This recipe is gluten-free if the protein powder and chocolate chips are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein cookie dough, no bake cookie dough, healthy cookie dough, high protein snack, vanilla protein powder dessert
