Comment on Protein Cookie Dough Cups by Stacy
One of the best parts about this easy recipe is that it doesn’t involve any baking. Just mix, assemble, and freeze. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
These are the recipe’s main ingredients, but you can find all the ingredients with exact measurements in the recipe card below!)
To make this deliciously edible cookie dough, you’ll need that’ll get blended to create oat flour. This is then mixed with . We like to use whey Garden of Life Protein Powder, but you’re welcome to use your favorite brand!
Then you’ll need to add natural sweetness and help keep the dough together, for a creamier texture, to supply that sweet tooth craving, and to give that classic cookie dough taste.
And, of course, you’ll also need a mini muffin tin, paper liners, and a high-speed food processor to make this recipe a breeze!
If you have a gluten intolerance, you can easily swap out the rolled oats for gluten-free rolled oats.
Feel free to swap the cashew butter for any other natural nut butter of your choice. Peanut butter or sunflower butter works particularly well in this recipe.
If you’re dairy-free, simply use dairy-free chocolate chips instead. You can also switch up the flavor by using white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
Monk fruit sweetener, agave nectar, or honey can be used as a substitute for maple syrup. Note that it’ll change the flavor slightly.
Make these cookie dough cups your own by adding or substituting other tasty layers like coconut cream or coconut yogurt, nuts or seeds, sprinkles, or dried fruit. Make it as decadent as you’d like!
Absolutely! These protein cookie dough cups can be stored in the freezer for up to two weeks, making them a perfect grab-and-go school snack, workout snack, or late-night treat for those sweet cravings.
If the cookie dough is wet, add a few tablespoons more protein powder to the dough. This will help absorb the excess moisture and make the dough easier to handle.
If the cookie dough is dry, add a few teaspoons of water to the dough. This will help bring the dough together and make it easier to form into cups.
Store any leftover cookie dough cups in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Want to add more epic snacks to your menu? We’ve got the mother load. For starters, our Spinach Egg Muffins, Chocolate Quinoa Crisps, and Healthy Tuna Salad are a few of our top protein-packed favorites.
And if you’re looking for more sweet treats, try our Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cereal Bars, Apple Smoothie Bowl, or Snickers Energy Balls!
- If the cookie dough is wet, add a few tablespoons more protein powder to the dough. If the cookie dough is dry, add a few teaspoons of water to the dough.
Calories: 154 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 8 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 12 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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photos taken in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin from The Edible Perspective.
Emily is Fit Foodie Finds' editor-in-chief. She has a master's degree in strategic communication and a passion for food. She is an incredible at-home cook, making her writing an important part of the content creation process.
