Easy Protein Cookie Dough Cups with Greek Yogurt Recipe
These Easy Protein Cookie Dough Cups with Greek Yogurt are a healthy, delicious treat combining the flavors of cookie dough with creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they pack a protein punch while staying low in sugar and using wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 cookie dough cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1–2 tablespoons nut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the rolled oats or almond flour with vanilla protein powder and your chosen sweetener until evenly combined.
- Form Cookie Dough: Stir in the nut butter and milk gradually until a soft cookie dough consistency is achieved, then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Shape Base Layer: Press the cookie dough evenly into silicone muffin cups or paper liners to form the base layer for the cups.
- Prepare Yogurt Topping: Whisk the Greek yogurt with a small scoop of protein powder until smooth, tasting and sweetening further if desired.
- Assemble Cups: Spoon the protein yogurt mixture over each cookie dough base, then top with extra mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter for garnish.
- Chill and Set: Place the assembled cookie dough cups in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours or freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- You can use almond flour instead of rolled oats for a lower-carb version.
- Adjust the milk quantity to control the dough consistency.
- Choose a protein powder flavor that complements vanilla for best taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative and ensure nut butter and protein powder are vegan-friendly.
- Keep the cookie dough cups refrigerated and consume within 3 days for freshness.
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