Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bark (Printer View)

Creamy frozen bark with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, almond flour, and chocolate chips for a protein-rich snack.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, 2% or whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese, smooth or blended

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Cookie Dough Mix-ins

06 - 1/4 cup almond flour
07 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

→ Optional Toppings

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Stir in almond flour until fully incorporated into the yogurt mixture.
04 - Fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
06 - Sprinkle additional chocolate chips and chopped nuts on top, pressing them lightly into the surface.
07 - Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm and set.
08 - Break or cut bark into pieces and store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 7g per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence
  • No baking required—just mix, spread, and freeze
  • Ready in just 10 minutes of active prep time
  • Cookie dough flavor without raw eggs or excessive sugar
  • Customizable with your favorite mix-ins and toppings
  • Perfect for meal prep—stores beautifully in the freezer for quick snacks
02 -
  • Blend cottage cheese in a food processor for 30 seconds before mixing for the smoothest texture
  • Use a spatula to spread the mixture into corners for even thickness throughout
  • Freeze on a flat surface to prevent the bark from tilting and creating uneven pieces
  • Let the bark sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before breaking if it's too hard
  • Double the recipe and use two baking sheets for easy meal prep—it keeps for up to 2 weeks in the freezer
  • Press toppings firmly into the surface before freezing to ensure they stay attached
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