Protein Cookie Dough Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 cup of 2% fat cottage cheese
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2 tablespoons of sugar-free maple-flavored syrup (e.g., Lakanto)
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (pure)
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1 1/2 cups of almond flour or all-purpose flour (heat it for safety first)
→ Protein & Chocolate Layer
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1/4 cup of vanilla protein powder, or any flavor you like
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1 1/2 cups of sugar-free dark chocolate chips, set some aside (e.g., Lily's)
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1 teaspoon of coconut oil
# Instructions:
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Toss the cottage cheese into a blender or food processor. Blend it till it's silky smooth.
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Reserve a cup of chocolate chips for later. In a bowl, stir the blended cottage cheese with everything else until it's mixed well.
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Stick the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes. It should stiffen up a bit.
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, make dough balls, rolling each evenly. Freeze them on the tray for at least 20 minutes.
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Melt the chocolate chips you set aside earlier in the microwave, heating in 15-second bursts and stirring in between. Dunk the chilled balls in chocolate and let them firm up in the fridge on the parchment paper.
# Notes:
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If you're using all-purpose flour, make sure to heat it first for safety.
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Feel free to switch up the protein powder flavor to match your mood.
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Store in the fridge to keep the best texture and freshness.