High-Protein Cookie Dough Bowl (5-Min Snack)
When a sweet craving hits you in the afternoon or right before bed, skipping snacks can lead to a late-night binge. This Protein Cookie Dough Bowl is your secret weapon.By mixing thick Greek yogurt with a clean fat source like peanut butter and a scoop of your favorite protein powder, you get a texture that mimics raw cookie dough. It satisfies your sweet tooth completely while delivering nearly 40 grams of pure protein to lock in your fitness progress.
Ingredients
- 150g Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt (or Skyr)
- 1 scoop (30g) Whey or Casein protein powder (Vanilla or Cookie flavor works best)
- 1 tbsp (15g) Powdered peanut butter (like PB2) mixed with
- 1 tbsp water OR 1 tsp regular smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp Almond flour (gives it that authentic grainy cookie dough texture)
- 10g Dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
In your serving bowl, add the 150g of cold Greek yogurt and the scoop of protein powder. Using a spoon, stir slowly at first so the powder doesn't fly out, then mix vigorously for 1 minute until it turns into a thick, completely smooth pudding.
Stir in the almond flour and your peanut butter mix. The almond flour is the secret key here—it absorbs the excess moisture from the yogurt and creates that heavy, authentic dough-like consistency. Throw in a tiny pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness.
Add your dark chocolate chips and fold them gently into the dough mixture, leaving a few to place on top for a perfect presentation.
Eat it immediately with a spoon, or pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes if you prefer a firmer, chilled dessert texture.
The Casein trick: If you use Casein protein instead of Whey, the bowl will naturally become twice as thick and doughy. You may need to add a single splash of almond milk to get it moving. Want more fiber? Stir in a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds or chia seeds. They will expand inside the mixture, making it even thicker while boosting your digestive health.
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