This protein cookie dough delivers about 11 g of protein per serving and is completely dairy free. Made with almond flour and dairy-free protein, it has the soft, scoopable texture of classic cookie dough—just higher in protein.
Table of contents
- Why you’ll love this Protein Cookie Dough
- Ingredients for Protein Cookie Dough
- How to Make Protein Cookie Dough
- Storage instructions
- Recipe FAQS
- Other Gluten Free Cookie Recipes To Try…
Why you’ll love this Protein Cookie Dough
Protein snacks are popular, but many recipes rely on dairy ingredients like whey or cottage cheese. This dairy-free version uses almond flour, dairy-free protein powder, and collagen coconut yogurt for a protein boost without traditional dairy.
The result is an edible cookie dough that tastes indulgent while adding extra protein. Key benefits:
- No dairy. This recipe avoids whey, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt, using coconut-collagen yogurt, almond flour, and dairy-free protein powder instead.
- Authentic cookie dough texture. Soft, scoopable, and satisfying—just like classic cookie dough.
- Protein-forward dessert. Enjoy a sweet treat with roughly 11 g of protein per serving.
Ingredients for Protein Cookie Dough
See the recipe section below for exact amounts.
- Almond flour, unflavored protein powder, and collagen coconut yogurt — these provide the protein without dairy.
- Maple syrup for sweetness.
- Dairy-free chocolate chips to fold in (optional but recommended).
- Flaky salt to finish and balance sweetness.
How to Make Protein Cookie Dough
Basic steps—complete instructions and ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card below.
Step one. Whisk almond flour and unflavored protein powder in a medium bowl. Add the collagen coconut yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until a cookie-dough consistency forms, then fold in chocolate chips.
Step two. Serve immediately, topped with flaky salt if desired.
Storage instructions
This cookie dough is best enjoyed fresh; refrigerating will firm it up. If you store leftovers in the fridge, let the dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to restore a softer texture.
Recipe FAQS
No. This recipe has no leavening or binding agents (like eggs or flax) for baking into traditional cookies. It’s intended to be eaten as edible dough.
Yes. If you prefer, the dough can be rolled into balls for bite-sized protein snacks.
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Other Gluten Free Cookie Recipes To Try…
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
- Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Protein Cookie Dough {Dairy Free}
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
- ¼ cup collagen coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dairy free chocolate chips
- flaky salt, for topping
Instructions
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Whisk the almond flour and protein powder together in a medium bowl.
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Add the coconut yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir until a cookie dough forms.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, add more if you like, and serve topped with flaky salt.
Notes
Calories: 202 kcal,
Carbohydrates: 12.9 g,
Protein: 11.8 g,
Fat: 12.6 g