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Home » Healthy Recipes » Gluten Free Dairy Free Desserts » Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough

12/05/2022 by fitasamamabear

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Protein cookie dough with chocolate chips in a white ramekin on a wooden cutting board with cookie dough around it and text above it.

Bring back your childhood with this 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.

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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 is the perfect blend of healthy indulgence. Made with just six ingredients it’s a fun recipe for movie night or a Thursday afternoon hehe.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I fell in love with this protein cookie dough recipe because it’s:

  • High in protein (36 grams)
  • Dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo
  • Made in just five minutes
  • A  great way to indulge a craving without getting too sugar high
  • No vanilla protein powder needed

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredients for 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. 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. 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.

Multiple ingredients in measuring cups with text labels over top.

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.

Step By Step Photos

Blue bowl with almond flour and collagen powder on a wooden cutting board.
Blue bowl on a wooden cutting board with almond flour, peanut butter, and nutter in it.
Maple syrup being poured into a blue bowl with peanut butter and dairy-free butter.
Blue bowl with edible cookie dough in it and chocolate chips on top and the bowl is on a wooden cutting board.

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.

This chocolate chip 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!

Crucial Products

The protein cookie dough recipe uses collagen powder in place of vegan vanilla protein powder.

Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and is wonderful for your hair, skin, and nails. Learn more about collagen and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.

Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless.

I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and while I love their big tub of powder, I love the individual packets even more!

I find collagen the easiest way to boost protein in smoothies, vegan yogurts, oatmeal, or any other dish. It blends and mixes well and there are zero flavors to it. Plus, Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

Protein cookie dough with chocolate chips in a white ramekin on a wooden cutting board with cookie dough around it.

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.

How To Make It Festive

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.

Top make it more festive, add in crushed candy canes or Christmas sprinkles in place of the chocolate chips!

Same flavor but a fun twist!

Edible cookie dough with candy canes in a white ramekin on a wooden cutting board with a spoon and more candy canes around it and a close up of a spoon with cookie dough on it.

Other High Protein Recipes You'll Love

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  • Chocolate-topped, nut-free protein bars
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  • 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
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Spoonful of chocolate chip protein cookie dough being pulled out of a white ramekin that's on a wooden cutting board.

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Protein Cookie Dough

A delicious blend of protein and dessert! This edible protein cookie dough comes together in just five minutes and is the perfect addition to family movie night.
5 from 44 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
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Total Time 5 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 516 kcal

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.

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Notes

  • If you mix the chocolate chips in at the same time as the butter, they’re more likely to melt.
  • 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: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 36gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, high protein snack
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Protein cookie dough with chocolate chips in a white ramekin on a wooden cutting board with cookie dough around it.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tianna

    December 05, 2022 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    I'm always looking look for a snack with additional protein and this was perfect

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 05, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      Glad you loved them! They're such a tasty way to boost intake!

      Reply
  2. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

    December 05, 2022 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    Um, is there anything better than cookie dough? I think you've done it! Healthy and delicious for the win!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:08 am

      Haha there is definitely nothing better than cookie dough!

      Reply
  3. Relle

    December 06, 2022 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    I'm always looking for ways to get protein in and this one is calling my name. Yum!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:08 am

      Hehe such a yummy way to amp it up!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer

    December 06, 2022 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    This was delish! Just the perfect protein-infused bite of sweetness that I was craving!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:08 am

      Yay!

      Reply
  5. JD Alewine

    December 06, 2022 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    It's hard to say no to a sweet ESPECIALLY when it's packed full of protein!!!! These are sooo good

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Right?S Much easier to just give in 😀

      Reply
  6. Katie Jacques

    December 06, 2022 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    this protein cookies dough is such a treat! I love the added protein!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:09 am

      It's a nice way to sneak in some extra protein for sure!

      Reply
  7. Nicole

    December 06, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Super satisfying. SO glad I found this recipe!! Delicious!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Happy to hear it!

      Reply
  8. Healing Tomato

    December 06, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this cookie dough is not just empty calories. The quality protein in this recipe makes it fun to eat by itself. Will be making this again and again.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Ah yes! Nourishment + a craving buster.

      Reply
  9. nancy

    December 07, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    these protein cookies are so chewy and soft. wonderful recipe to have around the house!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 08, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  10. Tina

    December 10, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect for when I’m craving some sweets!

    Reply
  11. Stacey Crawford

    December 11, 2022 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    I love how this recipe uses very simple ingredients, and the boost of collagen makes this a top-tier chocolate peanut butter treat!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 15, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      Collagen is totally a staple in this house... as is simplicity! haha.

      Reply

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