Guilt Free Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough (Printable)

Creamy protein-packed treat with classic cookie dough flavor using wholesome ingredients.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or 2%)
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Add-ins

07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
08 - 1 tablespoon mini white chocolate chips (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, almond flour, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, dough-like consistency forms.
02 - Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough mixture.
03 - Taste the dough and adjust sweetness or salt level as desired to suit your preference.
04 - Serve immediately as a dip or refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes for a firmer, cookie dough-like texture.
05 - Transfer any remaining dough to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the nostalgic comfort of cookie dough flavor while actually getting a solid protein boost instead of just sugar and regret
  • The whole thing comes together in literally ten minutes with zero baking required, making it perfect for when willpower is low but hunger is high
02 -
  • The texture will seem a bit loose at first but firms up beautifully in the fridge, so don't panic if it looks more like a dip than dough when you first mix it
  • Using full fat Greek yogurt makes a noticeable difference in the mouthfeel compared to nonfat, so choose based on how rich you want this to taste
03 -
  • Let your mix-ins come to room temperature before folding them in, especially if you're adding nut butter, so they incorporate more smoothly
  • Double the batch and portion it into single serving containers for grab and go breakfasts or snacks throughout the week

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