Craving cookie dough you can eat straight from the bowl with a spoon? This protein cookie dough is ready in 5 minutes, with no oven and no egg. One bowl provides around 40g of protein and 410 kcal. The base is fat-free quark with Perfection Whey, Ultra Fine Oats and Almond Flour, while our new Choco Drops bring the real chocolate chip taste, with no added sugar.
Perfect as a dessert, a post-workout snack or whenever you fancy something sweet. Because enjoying your food & hitting your goals go hand in hand.
EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE: METHOD
- Spoon the fat-free quark into a bowl and stir in the Perfection Whey Vanilla until smooth and lump free.
- Add the Ultra Fine Oats, Almond Flour and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the Natural Peanut Butter until you have a thick, creamy dough. Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
- Taste and add a little sweetener or a teaspoon of Flavour Powder Vanilla if you like it sweeter.
- Fold in most of the Choco Drops and sprinkle the rest on top.
- Eat straight away, or chill for 15 minutes for a firmer cookie dough.
TIPS FOR THE PERFECT HEALTHY COOKIE DOUGH
- Use fat-free quark or skyr: they are thick enough and provide the most protein.
- Stir the whey into the quark first and only then add the flour. This prevents lumps.
- Almond Flour gives the typical, slightly grainy texture of cookie dough and provides 21g of protein per 100g.
- Want to be extra sure about raw flour? Heat the oats and almond flour in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds and let them cool before using.
COMMON MISTAKES (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
- Using runny yoghurt: the dough turns too liquid. Choose fat-free quark or skyr.
- Too much protein powder: it makes the dough dry and sticky. Stick to the ratios in this recipe.
- Stirring in all the Choco Drops: keep a few for the top, for that real cookie dough look.
WHAT MAKES THIS A HIGH PROTEIN COOKIE DOUGH?
| Per 100g (approx.) | Classic cookie dough | This protein cookie dough |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 460 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 4g | 18g |
| Sugars | 35g | 4g |
Almost 40% of the energy in this cookie dough comes from protein, and protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Want to know how much protein you need each day? Read our guide on how much protein per day you really need.
VARIATIONS AND SWAPS
Double chocolate
Use Perfection Whey Chocolate and dark Choco Drops.
White chocolate
Go for white Choco Drops and add Flavour Powder White Chocolate Coconut for a creamy, tropical twist.
Cookie dough bites
Roll the dough into balls and freeze for 1 hour. That way you always have a high-protein snack ready.
No peanut butter
Swap the peanut butter for Whey Choco or another topping from the Spreads collection.
Vegan
Use plant-based skyr or yoghurt and Vegan Perfection instead of quark and whey.
Low calorie
Use half the peanut butter and add an extra spoon of quark for fewer calories.
Prefer a baked cookie? Try our protein chocolate chip cookies. Discover all our baking products too.
WHICH CHOCO DROPS SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Choco Drops contain 0% added sugar and less than 50 kcal per 10g serving. Choose from three flavours:
- Dark: intense and less sweet, perfect for double chocolate cookie dough.
- Milk: the classic chocolate chip taste.
- White: creamy and sweet, great with vanilla.
HOW TO STORE PROTEIN COOKIE DOUGH
- Fridge: up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: up to 1 month as cookie dough bites. Leave them for 5 minutes before eating.
FAQ
Is this cookie dough safe to eat raw?
Yes, this recipe contains no raw egg. Want to be extra sure about the flour? Heat the oats and almond flour in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds and let them cool.
How much protein is in one bowl?
One bowl contains around 40g of protein and 410 kcal. Exact values depend on the products you use.
Can I use Greek yoghurt instead of quark?
Yes, but choose a thick one. Greek yoghurt contains less protein than fat-free quark.
Can I use a different protein powder?
Yes. Whey mixes best with quark. Not sure which one suits you? Read which protein powder is best for you or browse all protein powders.
Can I bake this dough?
No, this dough is made to be eaten raw. For cookies from the oven, follow our protein chocolate chip cookies recipe.
Is healthy cookie dough really healthy?
This version contains far more protein and far less sugar than classic cookie dough. Enjoy it as part of a varied diet. Find more ideas in our guide to the best healthy snacks.
CONCLUSION
With quark, Perfection Whey and Choco Drops you make a bowl of high protein cookie dough in 5 minutes, with no oven and no egg. Pick your favourite chocolate and try the variations. Still craving something sweet? Try our Protein Fluff, the High Protein No-Bake Cheesecake or our Macadamia Protein Cookies.
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Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods, Annex: "source of protein" and "high protein" claims.
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to protein and growth or maintenance of muscle mass. EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1811.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: cookie dough, chocolate chip.
