Guilt Free Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough (Printable)
Creamy, protein-packed treat with Greek yogurt and wholesome ingredients for healthy snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or 2%)
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter
04 - 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Add-ins
07 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
08 - 1 tbsp mini white chocolate chips
09 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
# Steps:
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 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Taste the dough and adjust sweetness or salt level to personal preference.
04 - Serve immediately as a dip or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for a firmer texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Satisfies cookie dough cravings without any raw eggs or guilt
- Protein packed enough to justify as breakfast if nobody is watching
02 -
- The dough firms up significantly in the fridge, so do not panic if it feels loose at first
- Almond flour can taste raw if you do not mix it thoroughly, so take your time with the base
03 -
- Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing, cold yogurt makes the almond flour clump
- Double the batch and keep it in airtight containers for up to three days