Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
This cottage cheese cookie dough recipe delivers all the nostalgia of licking the spoon, but with a healthy twist. It’s creamy, sweet, and full of cookie dough flavor—yet it’s made with nutrient-dense ingredients like blended cottage cheese and oat flour. With no eggs or added oils, it’s safe to eat raw and packs a protein punch. This version is perfect for those on the Weight Watchers program who want a satisfying dessert or snack that won’t blow their points budget. It’s also easy to customize to fit your preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons zero-calorie sweetener (such as Stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (to enhance the flavor)
- 3/4 cup oat flour (made by blending oats into a fine powder)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (preferably sugar-free or dark)
- Optional add-ins: cinnamon, chopped nuts, peanut butter powder, or protein powder
Instructions
1. Blend the cottage cheese.
In a high-powered blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese and blend until completely smooth and creamy. This step is important to eliminate any curds and create a texture similar to traditional cookie dough. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed.
2. Sweeten and flavor.
Once the cottage cheese is smooth, add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend again briefly to combine. These ingredients help replicate the sweet, rich flavor of real cookie dough.
3. Add the oat flour.
Transfer the blended mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the oat flour gradually, mixing until it thickens into a dough-like consistency. Oat flour is naturally gluten-free (if using certified gluten-free oats) and adds a chewy texture that mimics traditional cookie dough.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Add the mini chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed. You can also fold in other mix-ins at this point, such as a teaspoon of peanut butter powder for extra flavor or a scoop of protein powder to make it more filling.
5. Chill (optional but recommended).
For the best texture, cover and chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the oat flour to absorb moisture and the flavors to meld together. The result is a thicker, firmer dough with that classic cookie dough mouthfeel.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this cookie dough straight from the bowl with a spoon, rolled into bite-sized balls for portion control, or spread onto apple slices or rice cakes for a sweet snack. It makes a great post-workout treat or a satisfying high-protein dessert. The recipe makes about four servings, depending on how you portion it.
If you want to serve it more like a dip, you can reduce the oat flour slightly to keep it softer and scoopable. For a firmer, doughier texture that you can roll into balls, chill it longer and consider adding a touch more flour.
