Description
These High-Protein Yogurt Cookie Dough Cups are a delicious and healthy no-bake snack combining creamy Greek yogurt with protein powder and peanut butter. With a delightful cookie dough texture and optional chocolate chip and graham cracker crust, they make for an easy-to-make, guilt-free treat perfect for on-the-go or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
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Crust (Optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Cookie Dough Cups
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust (optional): In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted coconut oil. Press about a teaspoon of this mixture into the bottom of each lined mini muffin cup or silicone mold to create a firm crust base.
- Make the cookie dough mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until you achieve a thick, cookie dough-like consistency.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the cookie dough mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking the chips.
- Fill the cups: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups over the crust (if using), smoothing the tops evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Freeze until firm: Place the filled cups in the freezer for 1–2 hours or until they set firmly. Once set, transfer to the fridge for a softer texture or keep frozen for a firmer bite.
Notes
- Customize by using any flavor of protein powder or nut butter you prefer.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with plant-based yogurt and protein powder.
- If you prefer a softer treat, store cookies in the refrigerator instead of the freezer after they are set.
- You can omit the crust entirely for a simpler version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
