I found a new passion for recreating healthier versions of my favorite childhood snacks! Last week was 3-ingredient gluten free cheez-its, and this week is a healthy protein dunkaroo dip. It’s creamy, not too sweet, and absolutely packed with protein. Serve this dip with fruit, cookies, or… eat it by the spoonful! I won’t tell. 😉
Pretzels or whole grain crackers for a crunchy dipper
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4-Ingredient Protein Dunkaroo Dip
This 4-ingredient Protein Dunkaroo Dip is a high-protein snack that's both healthy and delicious. Made with Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and rainbow sprinkles, it’s ready in minutes. Packed with protein, it's a fun, nostalgic dip you'll love!
Honestly, before this recipe – I did NOT like cottage cheese. And trust me, I really wanted to love it. It’s a great source of protein, nutrients, calcium, etc. but I just could not see past the texture. Which is why in the first step of this healthy cottage cheese cookie dough recipe we blend the cottage cheese with maple syrup until it’s completely smooth. What you’re left with is a silky smooth, ultra creamy, high-protein cookie dough that tastes nothing like cottage cheese! All that to say, if you’re like me and convinced you don’t like cottage cheese… you might want to give this recipe a try, I’m sure it’ll change your mind. 😉
High-Protein & Satisfying: Packed with protein from cottage cheese and protein powder, this treat keeps you full and energized.
Quick & Easy: No baking required – just blend, mix, and enjoy!
Wholesome Ingredients: Made with simple, nutritious ingredients for a healthier treat.
What Makes This Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Healthy?
This recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional cookie dough, thanks to its high protein content and use of natural sweeteners. Cottage cheese provides a creamy texture and a good source of protein, while maple syrup offers a natural sweetness without refined sugars. Almond flour adds healthy fats and fiber, making this treat both delicious and nourishing.
Recipe Substitutions
Almond Flour: Swap with oat flour or coconut flour for a nut-free or different flavor profile.
Maple Syrup: Use honey or agave nectar as alternative natural sweeteners.
Chocolate Chips: Replace with cacao nibs or dairy-free chocolate chips to suit your dietary needs!
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
Nut-Free: Use oat flour instead of almond flour and ensure chocolate chips are nut-free.
Dairy-Free: Opt for a plant-based yogurt instead of cottage cheese and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Keto-Friendly: Use sugar-free maple syrup alternatives and low-carb chocolate chips, and consider coconut flour as a low-carb flour option!
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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
This cottage cheese cookie dough recipe is a high-protein, no-bake treat made with just six wholesome ingredients! Blending cottage cheese with maple syrup and vanilla creates a creamy base, which is then combined with almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and chocolate chips for a delicious, edible cookie dough. It's an easy, healthy snack that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your health on track!
I went on a sort of healthier candy spree last fall with my healthy snickers recipe, 4 ingredient date caramels, and healthy homemade butterfingers. All of which are delicious, but I was missing one of the most popular (and one of my personal faves) candies – peanut butter cups! And honestly, had I known making your own homemade healthy peanut butter cups was this easy, I’d have been making them for yearssss. Just chocolate (I used dark, but use whatever you prefer!), peanut butter, almond flour, coconut oil, and just a touch of maple syrup is all you’ll need for this super easy and no-bake dessert recipe!
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Strawberry Peanut Butter Cups
Made with just 5 wholesome ingredients, these peanut butter cups are easy, no-bake, and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
The creamy peanut butter filling paired with rich dark chocolate and a touch of strawberry makes them a perfectly indulgent yet nourishing treat.
Customizable to suit your dietary needs – refined sugar-free, nut-free, or vegan – without compromising flavor.
What Makes This Recipe Healthy?
Unlike traditional peanut butter cups loaded with refined sugars and additives, this recipe uses natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. The inclusion of almond flour adds a dose of healthy fats and fiber, while the use of dark chocolate chips provides antioxidants. By choosing unsweetened peanut butter, you control the sweetness and ensure a treat that’s both delicious and nourishing!
Can I Use a Different Sweetener?
Absolutely! If you prefer a different natural sweetener, options like agave nectar or coconut sugar work well in this recipe. Keep in mind that the sweetness level may vary, so adjust to taste. For a sugar-free version, consider using a monk fruit sweetener or stevia, but be sure to check the conversion rates as they differ from traditional sweeteners.
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
Make it Nut-Free: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and almond flour with oat flour to eliminate nuts while maintaining texture and flavor.
Make it Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips to ensure the entire recipe remains free from dairy products.
Make it Refined Sugar-Free: Opt for dark chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar or stevia, and use maple syrup or honey as your sweetener of choice.
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Healthy Strawberry Peanut Butter Cups
These healthy strawberry peanut butter cups are a delicious, no-bake treat made with just 5 simple ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, they’re perfect for a quick snack or a better-for-you dessert. Easy to customize and bursting with sweet, chocolatey flavor, they’re the ultimate healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil in either the microwave or over a double boiler until completely melted and smooth.
Once the chocolate is melted, pour about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner and use a spoon to spread the chocolate around to cover the entire bottom of the liner. Once all liners are lined with chocolate, transfer your muffin pan to the freezer to set and set the remaining melted chocolate aside.
While the chocolate sets, add all peanut butter filling ingredients to a bowl and stir together until smooth, slightly thick, and combined.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling mixture into the palm of your hands and roll it into a ball, then flatten it slightly to form a disk. Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and place one disk on top of each cup lined with chocolate. Repeat this process until all cups have been filled with peanut butter.
Pour 1-2 teaspoons of melted chocolate over each peanut butter cup, making sure you completely cover the peanut butter inside.Once all peanut butter cups are filled with chocolate, transfer the pan back into the freezer for 10-15 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set.Remove the strawberry peanut butter cups from the freezer, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or enjoy right away!
I. LOVE. DATES. They’re just one of those snack cabinet staples I can’t live without. I love turning them into 4-ingredient date caramels, healthy snickers, cookie dough date bites, or even enjoying them completely on their own. I’m always on the hunt though for creative ways to dress up my dates, and I just knew these smashed dates would be delicious! There’s just something about getting that perfect ratio of date to peanut butter to chocolate in this smashed dates recipe that makes these – dare I say… the best dates ever?! You also can’t beat that they’re just 3 ingredients and entirely no bake!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy: This recipe takes just 10 minutes of prep and uses only 3 ingredients!
Wholesome and Nutritious: Packed with natural sweetness, protein, and healthy fats, these dates are as nutritious as they are delicious.
Medjool Dates: These plump and naturally sweet fruits are the star of the recipe, offering a chewy texture and caramel-like flavor.
Unsweetened Peanut Butter: Adds creaminess and a protein-packed, nutty richness to complement the sweetness of the dates. Substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter for based on your needs/preferences.
Melted Chocolate Chips: Dark or semi-sweet chocolate works best for a rich topping. Opt for dairy-free or refined sugar-free chocolate if needed, I love these Hu Kitchen chocolate gems!
How to Make Smashed Dates
Prep the Dates: Slice each medjool date lengthwise to remove the pit, then lay them flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Smash and Fill: Use the bottom of a glass or your hand to flatten each date. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over each one.
Drizzle with Chocolate: Melt your chocolate chips, drizzle over the dates, and transfer them to the fridge or freezer until the chocolate hardens.
Enjoy: Sprinkle with flaky salt, serve, and enjoy!
Topping Options
Flaky Salt: A must for balancing the sweetness and enhancing flavors.
Chopped Nuts: Add a crunchy texture by sprinkling crushed peanuts, almonds, or pistachios on top.
Coconut Flakes: For a tropical twist, sprinkle unsweetened coconut flakes over the chocolate.
Sam’s Recipe Tips
Pit Removal Hack: Use a small knife or your fingers to easily remove the pit from the dates.
Smashing Technique: If your dates stick to the glass, lightly grease the bottom with a bit of oil or butter.
Storage: Store smashed dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months!
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Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
These smashed peanut butter and chocolate dates require just three ingredients and minimal effort! With naturally sweet medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, and rich melted chocolate, this recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it perfect for everyone. A sprinkle of flaky salt ties it all together, creating the ultimate indulgent yet wholesome snack or dessert!
1/4cupunsweetened peanut butteror any nut/seed butter
1/2cupmelted chocolate chips
Instructions
Open up each date, remove the pit, then lay it flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Press down on each date to smash it until it’s as thin as you’d like. Then, spread some peanut butter on top of each smashed date.
Drizzle melted chocolate over each date, then transfer the dates to the fridge or freezer until the chocolate has hardened. Top with flaky salt and enjoy!
These Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites are a perfect combination of creamy, rich coconut yogurt and crunchy chocolate chips, all wrapped in a smooth chocolate coating. They’re incredibly easy to make, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can even be made vegan! The perfect bite-sized treat to enjoy any time of day, whether you’re craving a sweet snack or a healthy dessert alternative.
What You Need to Make These Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites
Coconut Yogurt: A dairy-free alternative that provides a creamy base for the frozen bites. Rich in probiotics and perfect for those looking for a non-dairy option. I use and love Cocojune plain unsweetened coconut yogurt!
Cashew Butter: Adds a subtle nutty flavor and a creamy, thick texture to the yogurt mixture. You can substitute it with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
Maple Syrup: Naturally sweetens the yogurt mixture without refined sugar, keeping the recipe healthy and low-glycemic.
Mini Chocolate Chips: Provide the “cookie dough” flavor with their slight crunch and delicious chocolate flavor. I recommend Enjoy Life’s dairy-free mini chocolate chips in this recipe!
Chocolate Chips & Coconut Oil: The melted chocolate forms the crunchy outer shell, with coconut oil helping to make it silky and smooth for easy dipping.
Tips and Tricks For the Best Frozen Yogurt Bites
Make sure to freeze the yogurt bites completely before dipping them in the melted chocolate to prevent them from melting.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized bites that are easy to dip and eat.
For a thicker chocolate coating, dip each bite twice, allowing the chocolate to harden between dips.
Switch Up The Flavors
Try adding a tablespoon of peanut butter to the yogurt mixture for a peanut butter cookie dough twist.
Substitute the mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a different texture and flavor.
Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the dipped bites to balance the sweetness with a salty kick!
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
Vegan Option: Ensure the yogurt and chocolate chips you use are dairy-free.
Nut-Free Option: Swap the cashew butter with sunflower seed butter or another nut-free alternative.
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Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites
This cookie dough frozen yogurt bites recipe is made with just a few wholesome ingredients. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and free of refined sugars, making it a healthy, delicious snack option!
Add all frozen yogurt ingredients except the mini chocolate chips to a bowl and mix until smooth and combined. Then, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and use either a medium-large cookie scoop to scoop dollops of the frozen yogurt mixture onto the making sheet, slightly spacing each one apart.
Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the yogurt is completely solid.
Melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil in either the microwave or over a double boiler, until completely smooth. Remove the frozen yogurt bites from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate to coat, then transfer back to the baking sheet.
Once all frozen yogurt bites have been dipped in chocolate, return to the freezer for at least another 30 minutes, or until chocolate has hardened. Either store in the freezer for enjoy later on, or take one out to enjoy right away!
