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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free Dairy Free Desserts

    Dairy-Free Protein Cookie Dough

    Modified: Jun 4, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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    Bring back your childhood with this edible, dairy-free protein cookie dough! Made with a blend of peanut butter and chocolate chips, this high-protein recipe is the perfect way to bust a craving.

    Use it as an indulgent snack or a protein dessert. Regardless, you’ll fall in love with licking raw cookie dough off a spoon all over again!

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    Remember when you were a kid making cookies with your mom and you always saved a little bit in the bowl to eat raw?

    Well, now you can do that again… without the guilt.

    This high protein cookie dough recipe is the perfect blend of healthy indulgence- just like this high protein cookie dough smoothie bowl. Made with just six ingredients it’s a fun recipe for movie night or a Thursday afternoon. Basically, it helps you bump up your protein and still enjoy real life. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet.

    It's recipes like this that I use with clients who come to me upset that they don't have this magical "willpower" they should have. Just like my Strong and Sweet Protein Guide, this cookie dough helps you both indulge (not avoid!) your cravings and fuel up.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    High protein: Coming in at 36 grams of protein this recipe is a sure-fire way to gain fuel.

    Healthy: Made with minimal, whole-food ingredients the cookie dough is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-approved.

    Easy: The recipe is made in just 5 minutes so it's a quick way to curb a craving without the sugar crash.

    Plus, there's no traditional vanilla protein powder needed to make it!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    The ingredients for dairy-free protein cookie dough are pretty simple and you’ll probably already have them on hand if you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry. And the best part? There's no protein powder required!

    Collagen: used in place of protein powder for this cookie dough recipe (and these low carb cookie dough bars). Collagen is the cleanest source of protein and it blends well (no chalky texture!).

    Natural peanut butter: make sure to use natural peanut butter that is semi-fresh (the hard stuff on the bottom of the jar won’t work!). Natural peanut butter blends into the ingredients better (like into these chocolate chip protein cookies). Almond butter will work as well just provide a different flavor.

    Almond flour: this is the bulk of the protein cookie dough. Almond flour gives the protein cookie dough recipe a "baked goods" feel. Learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds and then choose whichever one works for you.

    Vanilla: a quality vanilla extract goes a long way in flavor.

    Maple syrup: a hint of smokey sweetness for the cookie dough.

    Chocolate chip: make sure to use allergy-friendly chocolate chips as needed. And grab the mini ones so that they’re better distributed throughout the cookie dough.

    Dairy-free butter: any non-dairy butter will work for edible cookie dough. For anyone who tolerates goat's butter that works too.

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    How To Make Protein Cookie Dough

    1. Heat the butter so that it is just melted.
    2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl except the chocolate chips.
    3. Stir in the chocolate chips.
    4. Enjoy.
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    Important Teaching Tips

    If you mix the chocolate chips in at the same time as the butter, they’re more likely to melt. Make sure to grab dairy-free, gluten-free chocolate chips if you need them also.

    Know that you can use tallow in place of dairy-free butter as well or even types of coconut milk for a rich flavor.

    This dairy-free cookie dough is best eaten as soon as you make it. Though it can sit on the counter for a bit. Placing it in the fridge causes it to become too hard. Portion it into bowls as soon as you make it and enjoy!

    Choosing Collagen Powder

    It’s no surprise that this protein cookie dough is made with collagen powder!

    All the protein without the bloat.

    I use collagen powder for amping up protein and boosting gut health.

    Learn about the difference between collagen and bone broth as how to increase protein intake.

    Honestly, as a busy mom collagen powder just makes it easy to eat more protein and not feel like I’m living off chicken and eggs.

    And more protein means more energy, more natural beauty, and feeling your BEST.

    Plus, in recipes like this, you can sneak protein into your kids as it’s one of the purest sources.

    I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements because they source their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Protein Cookie Dough

    Can you store edible cookie dough?

    Storing the protein cookie dough causes it to become hard and crumbly. The cookie dough is best eaten freshly made.

    Can you bake the protein cookie dough?

    Though you may be able to bake the cookie dough, it doesn’t really have anything in it to make cookies rise or hold together and is best eaten raw.

    Can I use vanilla protein powder in place of collagen?

    Some protein powder brands will work in place of collagen powder for edible cookie dough. Vegan protein powder tends to absorb more liquid though which would dry out the cookie dough. You may have to add a splash of almond milk to make it work.

    Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).

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    Flavor Variations

    This edible cookie dough is a really fun one for gatherings or movie night! You can even put it in oversized shot glasses with little spoons. Below are a few fun swaps to switch up the flavor.

    Christmas: Add crushed candy canes or Christmas sprinkles to the edible cookie dough.

    Crunch: Chopped pecans or pistachios add a wonderful texture.

    Chips: Instead of chocolate chips if you can get dairy-free butterscotch, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips that's fun too.

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    Other High Protein Recipes You'll Love

    • Cookie dough protein bar
    • Chocolate-topped, nut-free protein bars
    • Collagen donuts
    • Flourless protein brownies
    • Overnight cookie dough protein oats
    • Cookies and cream protein shake
    • Peanut butter and jam protein balls
    • Chocolate chip protein powder muffins
    • Chocolate fudge protein balls
    • High protein cookies
    • High protein pancakes
    • Yogurt protein pancakes
    • Chocolate protein fluff
    • Easy, no-bake vanilla protein bar
    • High protein snack recipes
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    Dairy-Free Protein Cookie Dough

    Shelby Stover
    A delicious blend of protein and dessert! This dairy-free protein cookie dough comes together in just five minutes and is the perfect addition to family movie night.
    5 from 49 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 413 kcal

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    Equipment

    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Collagen powder
    • ½ cup Peanut butter natural
    • 3 tbs Maple syrup
    • ¼ cup Almond flour
    • 3 tbs Dairy-free butter
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup Chocolate chips dairy-free

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the butter so that it is just melted.
    • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl except the chocolate chips.
    • Stir in the chocolate chips.
    • Enjoy.

    Notes

    • If you mix the chocolate chips in at the same time as the butter, they’re more likely to melt.
    • Know that you can use tallow in place of dairy-free butter as well or even coconut milk for a rich flavor.
    • This edible protein cookie dough is best eaten as soon as you make it. Though it can sit on the counter for a bit.
    • Placing it in the fridge causes it to become too hard. Portion it into bowls as soon as you make it and enjoy!
    • Opt for crunchy peanut butter for extra yum!
    Disclaimer:

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

    Nutrition

    Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
    Have You Tried This Recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment below. Mention @fitasamamabear or tag #fitasamamabear!
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    Comments

    1. Riley says

      December 20, 2023 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      I could eat this all day! This protein cookie dough is so easy to make and they're so tasty. Thank you for the tip on not mixing the chips at the same time with the butter, it helped keep those chips intact.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        December 21, 2023 at 9:52 am

        Haha I could eat it all day too!

        Reply
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