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Creamy Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bites with Chocolate Chips

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These creamy cottage cheese cookie dough bites with chocolate chips are a quick, no-bake snack that combines protein-packed cottage cheese with the sweet comfort of cookie dough. Perfect for anytime snacking, they offer a creamy, indulgent treat without the guilt.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat, well-drained
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats, ground into flour
  • 1/3 cup (80g) natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oat flour by pulsing 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats in a food processor until fine and flour-like, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Drain 1 cup of cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer for about 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.
  3. In a food processor or blender, combine the drained cottage cheese, 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
  4. Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and stir in the oat flour and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (if using) until a thick dough forms. Add more oat flour by teaspoon if dough is too sticky.
  5. Gently fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into 1-inch diameter bite-sized balls onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
  7. Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Serve chilled. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Drain the cottage cheese well to avoid watery dough. Use mini chocolate chips for even distribution. Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup and oat flour. Chill bites before serving for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with thick coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based nut butter.

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