Healthy Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bites
No-bake, high-protein snack bites made with creamy cottage cheese, oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips. Quick to prepare and perfect for a wholesome treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 1 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Drain the cottage cheese by placing it in a fine sieve or cheesecloth for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Combine the oats and flaxseed in a mixing bowl. For a smoother texture, pulse oats and flaxseed in a food processor for 10 seconds (optional).
- Add the drained cottage cheese, natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir well with a spatula until the mixture is creamy and slightly sticky.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently and add a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return the cookie dough bites to the fridge for another 30 minutes to set completely before serving.
Notes
Drain cottage cheese well to avoid soggy bites. Pulse oats for a finer texture if desired. Adjust sweetness carefully. Chill thoroughly for best texture. If dough is too sticky, add more oats or flaxseed; if too dry, add a splash of almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximatel
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 7.5
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 5.5
Keywords: healthy snack, no-bake, high protein, cottage cheese, cookie dough bites, easy snack, gluten-free, dairy-free option