Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough (High Protein)
This Greek yogurt cookie dough is sweet and creamy! It’s not only packed with protein, but it takes just a few minutes to make and it’s the perfect macro-friendly snack!
It’s tempting to eat junk food when you’re craving something sweet. But you don’t always have to ruin your diet and feel like complete garbage after eating dessert.
There are plenty of healthy options you can make that are low in calories and high in protein. That’s where this Greek yogurt cookie dough can help.
With only a few ingredients, you can whip up this sweet treat up in no time. The best part is, with a Greek yogurt base you can fuel your body with protein and keep your appetite in check.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Optional toppings: Fruit, whipped cream, nuts
Instructions
This Greek yogurt cookie dough is super easy to make. You can scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here’s an overview of the general steps:
Combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and powdered peanut butter in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until no clumps remain.
Fold the chocolate chips into the mixture. Then transfer the mixture to a smaller bowl and enjoy! This Greek yogurt cookie dough will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
For more flavor try adding fruit, whipped cream, nuts, or more chocolate chips. And if you’re watching your sugar intake, try using sugar free chocolate chips instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you make Greek yogurt cookie dough without peanut butter?
Yes, you can make Greek yogurt cookie dough without peanut butter. This recipe uses honey as a sweetener, which means it’s good for individuals who don’t like the taste of peanut butter.
- Is Greek yogurt sour?
Plain Greek yogurt is known to have more of a sour taste than regular yogurt. This is due to the fermentation and straining process. However, the taste is unnoticeable when using honey as a sweetener.
- Does Greek yogurt have protein?
Yes, Greek yogurt is loaded with protein. For this recipe I’m using Fage Total 0% – which has 18 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbs, and 90 calories per serving.
Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt Fage 0%
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and powdered peanut butter in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until no clumps remain.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the mixture. Serve immediately, or place cookie dough in the refrigerator.
- This Greek yogurt cookie dough will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
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Notes
- For more flavor try adding fruit, whipped cream, nuts, or more chocolate chips.
- If this recipe contains too much sugar for you, use the sugar free variety instead.