Description
These Easy Protein Cookie Dough Cups with Greek Yogurt are a delicious and healthy treat perfect for a high-protein snack or dessert. They combine a soft, protein-packed cookie dough base with creamy vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt topping, sweetened naturally and enhanced with mini chocolate chips for a perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 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
Topping Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small scoop vanilla protein powder (for yogurt)
- Optional extra mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter for topping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats or almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and sweetener thoroughly to create the dry cookie dough base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the nut butter and milk gradually until a soft cookie dough consistency forms. Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
- Form Base Layer: Press the prepared cookie dough mixture firmly into silicone muffin cups or paper muffin liners, forming an even base layer for each cup.
- Prepare Yogurt Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt with a small scoop of vanilla protein powder until smooth and lightly sweetened to your preference.
- Assemble Cups: Spoon the protein-enhanced Greek yogurt mixture over each cookie dough base evenly. Top with additional mini chocolate chips or drizzle with extra nut butter for garnish and added flavor.
- Chill: Place the assembled cookie dough cups in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours, or alternatively freeze for 20-30 minutes, until firm and set before serving.
Notes
- Use almond flour instead of oats for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste.
- Choose your favorite nut butter like peanut, almond, or cashew to change the flavor profile.
- Protein powder flavor can be swapped but vanilla complements the recipe best.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Store cups in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer keeping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein cookie dough cups, Greek yogurt dessert, high-protein snack, healthy cookie dough, no bake dessert, easy protein cups, fitness snack
