High Protein Yogurt Cookie Dough Cups Recipe
These High Protein Yogurt Cookie Dough Cups are a delicious and nutritious no-bake dessert combining creamy Greek yogurt, protein-packed powder, and the nostalgic flavor of cookie dough. Perfect for a quick snack or treat, they freeze into delightful, bite-sized cups that soften slightly at room temperature for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, nut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all the ingredients are well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the protein powder, rolled oats or almond flour, mini chocolate chips, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated and forms a thick, dough-like consistency.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon the cookie dough mixture evenly into each muffin cup, pressing gently to fill the cups properly.
- Freeze: Place the muffin tin in the freezer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours or until the cookie dough cups are firm and set.
- Serve: Remove the cookie dough cups from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly before serving for a creamy and soft texture.
Notes
- Dairy-free option: Use plant-based yogurt and vegan protein powder to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Nut-free alternative: Substitute the nut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut-free version.
- Flavor variations: Enhance flavor by adding cocoa powder, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or cinnamon to the mixture.
- Adjust sweetness: Increase the amount of maple syrup, honey, or add a dash of stevia to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Storage: Store the cookie dough cups in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for best freshness.
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