Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bark (Printable)

A creamy, high-protein frozen bark with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and chocolate chips.

# What You 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 nuts such as walnuts or pecans
09 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

# Steps:

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 blended.
03 - Stir in almond flour until fully incorporated into the dairy mixture.
04 - Fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet to approximately 1/2-inch thickness, using a spatula to create an even layer.
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, perfect for post-workout snacks or healthy desserts
  • No baking required—just mix, spread, and freeze for an effortless treat
  • Satisfies cookie dough cravings with natural sweetness and indulgent chocolate chips
  • Gluten-free friendly when using certified gluten-free chocolate chips
  • Customizable with your favorite mix-ins and toppings
02 -
  • Blend cottage cheese beforehand for the smoothest, creamiest texture without any lumps
  • Use a silicone spatula to spread the mixture evenly and reach all corners of the baking sheet
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours, but overnight freezing yields the crispiest bark
  • Let the bark sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes before breaking if it's too hard straight from the freezer
  • Store in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
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