Easy Protein Cookie Dough Cups with Greek Yogurt Recipe
These Easy Protein Cookie Dough Cups with Greek Yogurt are a delicious and nutritious no-bake treat combining creamy, protein-packed Greek yogurt with a soft, oat-based cookie dough. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, they blend wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, nut butter, and mini chocolate chips for a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting your fitness goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 cookie dough cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Base Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- 1–2 tablespoons nut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Greek Yogurt Topping
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Small scoop of vanilla protein powder (about 1 tablespoon)
- Additional mini chocolate chips or nut butter for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats or almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and your choice of sweetener (honey or maple syrup) until evenly mixed.
- Form Cookie Dough: Stir in the nut butter and milk gradually, mixing until a soft, pliable cookie dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute them.
- Shape the Base: Press the cookie dough evenly into silicone muffin cups or paper liners, creating the base layer for each cup.
- Make Yogurt Topping: Whisk Greek yogurt together with a small scoop of vanilla protein powder until smooth and well combined. Sweeten to taste if desired.
- Add Topping: Spoon the protein-packed Greek yogurt mixture over each cookie dough base, smoothing the tops. Optionally, garnish with extra mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter.
- Chill to Set: Place the cookie dough cups in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up before serving for a refreshing and satisfying snack.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with rolled oats to keep it gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetener amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use any nut butter you like such as peanut, almond, or cashew for varied flavors.
- For a vegan option, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a vegan protein powder.
- Keep these cups refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
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