If you’re craving dessert but prefer healthier treats, this gluten free and vegan cookie dough protein dip could be just the thing. Ready in 5 minutes!
This recipe requires six essential ingredients that you might already have in your pantry! Plus it works great with any plant-based protein powder (whey, casein or vegan). Choose your sweetener of choice (such as maple syrup, honey or agave) to customize this delicious drink and customize any flavors to your preference.
1. Almond Flour
Almond flour is an integral part of many edible cookie dough recipes, contributing a chewy texture and providing extra protein and other important nutritional benefits such as calcium, iron and fiber – making it a highly healthy ingredient choice.
If you have nut allergies, substitute almond flour with oat flour or sunflower butter as an nut-free version and sweeten with any natural sweetener such as maple syrup, honey, agave nectar or stevia to balance flavor and add sweetness.
Add your preferred protein powder flavor, stirring into the mixture until evenly dispersed, before enjoying as a snack, dessert or treat. Freezer storage can also be an option; simply store in an airtight container or bag before defrosting in the refrigerator before eating!
2. Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is an exquisite way to add sweetness and flavour to an edible protein cookie dough recipe, available at most grocery stores and with its distinct classic taste. When selecting natural maple syrup as your ingredient of choice, remember that natural offers more nutrients.
Be sure that your peanut butter and maple syrup are at room temperature before mixing them into the dough to facilitate easy stirring; cold ingredients can cause the tahini to stiffen, making stirring difficult. If your dough is too thick for you to manage, gradually add one tablespoon of dairy free milk until it reaches desired thickness. Add additional delicious add-ins like white chocolate chips, chopped nuts or trail mix or salt (I recommend Maldon sea salt flakes!) to personalize and enjoy this protein cookie dough snack or treat!
3. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter adds another delicious layer to this healthy, no bake protein cookie dough recipe. Feel free to experiment with various kinds of nut butter but try and find one without added sugars for optimal results. Also be sure to season the dough with some additional spices like ground black pepper for optimal flavor! To create maximum flavor intensity add a pinch of salt.
Mix the dry ingredients before stirring in the wet ones. Next, fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed – either as an after-workout snack with apple slices, or spread onto pancakes for an indulgent breakfast! Also great with pretzels and graham crackers! If dairy-free is important to you, plant-based milks such as almond or soy may work. Alternatively, stevia or erythritol sugar-free sweeteners could work just as well to lower calories without increasing caloric intake!
4. Protein Powder
This protein cookie dough recipe makes the most of protein powder to create a no-bake treat that doesn’t require eggs or butter! Protein powder gives this healthy no-bake treat its delicious chewy texture that mimics real cookie dough! You can use any whey or vegan protein powder you have handy, just remembering that different ones behave differently and require different amounts of milk to reach an appropriate consistency.
Your edible cookie dough can be eaten just the way it is or customized with extras for variety. Try mixing in some chopped nuts or dried fruit for an added crunch! Alternatively, shape this dough into mini balls to add protein-packed sundaes as dessert! It’s even simple enough to freeze this treat for later!
5. Chocolate Chips
Chocolate chips add crunch and sweet sweetness to this protein shake, not to mention antioxidants that are good for heart health.
This recipe is vegan-, gluten- and low carb-friendly. You can use vanilla, chocolate or peanut butter flavored whey protein powder. However, depending on which brand of protein powder you purchase, liquid quantities may need to be adjusted as different brands absorb liquid differently.
This recipe provides essential nutrition for a balanced diet, including protein, plant-based fats and fiber from chia seeds (for added calcium and iron), natural maple syrup sugars and healthy omega 3 fats from avocados. Plus it’s delicious! An easy treat you can enjoy right out of the pan or roll into cookies for later.