Protein M&M Fall Cookie Dough
A cozy and protein-packed fall treat that you can enjoy raw or baked into cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 4 oz light cream cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup M&M’s (preferably fall-themed)
- Seasonal flavor ingredients (pumpkin puree or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add sweetener, adjusting to taste, and if using, fold in pumpkin puree.
- Stir in protein powder until you reach a doughy consistency.
- Fold in M&M’s gently until evenly distributed.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness or seasonal flavors as desired.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with graham crackers or apple slices for a crunchy contrast. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dough
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cookie dough, fall recipes, protein snacks