High Protein Yogurt Cookie Dough Cups for an Easy Guilt-Free Dessert Recipe
These High Protein Yogurt Cookie Dough Cups are an easy, guilt-free dessert combining the wholesome goodness of oats, Greek yogurt, and protein powder. Perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat, these no-bake cups offer a creamy, sweet, and satisfying flavor with a delightful crunch from mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 cookie dough cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Base
- 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
Yogurt Topping
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Small scoop vanilla protein powder (about 1/4 scoop)
- Extra mini chocolate chips or drizzle of nut butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats or almond flour with vanilla protein powder and sweetener. This creates the base dry mixture for your cookie dough, ensuring even sweetness and protein distribution.
- Add Nut Butter and Milk: Stir in your choice of nut butter and milk gradually until a soft cookie dough forms. The dough should be pliable but not too sticky. Then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips for a burst of chocolaty texture.
- Form Cookie Dough Base: Press the prepared dough into silicone muffin cups or paper liners to create an even base layer. This sets the foundation for your cups and helps them hold their shape.
- Prepare Yogurt Topping: Whisk Greek yogurt together with a small scoop of vanilla protein powder until smooth and creamy. Sweeten to taste, balancing the tartness of the yogurt with a little extra sweetness if desired.
- Assemble Cups: Spoon the protein-packed yogurt mixture over each cookie dough base. Top with extra mini chocolate chips or drizzle with nut butter for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled cups for 1-2 hours to allow them to firm up properly. Alternatively, you can freeze them for 20-30 minutes for a quicker set before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour for a lower-carb version.
- Adjust the sweetener quantity to your taste preference or dietary requirements.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives.
- These cups can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days or frozen for longer freshness.
- Using silicone muffin cups makes removing the cups easier without sticking.
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