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I’ve made this cottage cheese cookie dough recipe many times, and this Cadbury egg version is one of my favorites. It’s creamy, high in protein, and hits the sweet spot with those crunchy Cadbury egg pieces. This one is always a hit during spring, but honestly, it works year-round if you’re lucky enough to have mini eggs on hand.

Cadbury Egg Protein Cookie Dough in a bowl, ready to serve.

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Why I Love This Recipe

This no-bake Cadbury egg cottage cheese cookie dough is smooth, sweet, and made with just a handful of ingredients. The base is a blend of cottage cheese and almond flour, which gives it a creamy texture with added protein. Once you fold in those chopped Cadbury mini eggs, it becomes an irresistible snack or dessert.

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Ingredients

  • Cottage cheese: Creates a creamy base and adds protein.
  • Honey: Naturally sweetens the dough.
  • Vanilla extract: Adds a touch of warm flavor.
  • Almond flour: Gives the dough structure and a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Natural peanut butter: Adds richness and helps bind everything.
  • Vanilla protein powder: Boosts protein and helps thicken the texture.
  • Chocolate chips: Optional, but great for extra chocolate in every bite.
  • Cadbury mini eggs: Chopped and folded in for the perfect crunchy chocolate finish.
Ingredients measured out to make Cadbury Egg protein cookie dough.

Variations

  • Swap the nut butter: Use almond or cashew butter for a milder flavor.
  • Add-ins: Try crushed pretzels, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes.
  • Seasonal twist: Use chopped Halloween or holiday-themed candies for a festive touch.

STEP 1 – Add the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and honey blended smooth in a food processor.

STEP 2 – Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the almond flour, protein powder, and peanut butter until fully combined.

STEP 3 – Gently fold in the chopped Cadbury mini eggs.

Chopped Cadbury eggs being folded into the protein cookie dough.

STEP 4 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Let it chill for at least 30 minutes to get the best texture before serving.

Cadbury egg protein cookie dough in a bowl, ready to eat.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese: It makes the texture extra creamy.
  • Chill before serving: It firms up in the fridge and tastes even better.
  • Chop the Cadbury eggs small: This helps distribute the chocolate crunch in every bite.
  • Use plant-based protein powder: Whey tends to make it a little too runny.

FAQs

Can I freeze this cookie dough?

Yes! Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw slightly before serving.

Is this safe to eat raw?

Absolutely. It doesn’t contain raw eggs or flour, so no baking required.

Can I use a different type of candy?

Totally. M&Ms, crushed peanut butter cups, or chopped chocolate bars all work great here. You can also always use the classic mini chocolate chips.

How long does this last in the fridge?

It’ll stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Protein cookie dough in a bowl with chopped Cadbury eggs mixed in.

This yummy protein dough smells and tastes AMAZING! If you’re looking for a healthy-ish snack to serve this Easter Sunday, this one will be a big hit.

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Cadbury egg cottage cheese cookie dough in a bowl and ready to serve.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4

Cadbury Egg Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

By JENNIFER GAMBLE
This high-protein Cadbury Egg Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough is a HUGE hit with our family. Made with cottage cheese, peanut butter, Cadbury eggs, and more!
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 food processor

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup 2% small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour, I like Bob's Red Mill
  • 1/4 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder, I use Vega
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup chopped Cadbury eggs, about 18 peices (2 servings)

Instructions 

  • Add 1 cup 2% small curd cottage cheese, 2 Tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Cottage cheese mixture in the food processor.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in 1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder, and 1 Tablespoon peanut butter until fully combined.
    Peanut butter, almond flour, and protein powder added to the cottage cheese mixture.
  • Gently fold in 1/2 cup chopped Cadbury eggs.
    Chopped Cadbury eggs added to the cottage cheese cookie dough.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Let it chill for at least 30 minutes to get the best texture before serving.
    Overhead photo of cottage cheese cookie dough ready to serve.

Notes

About 21g of protein per serving! 
Change this cottage cheese cookie dough by adding in other mix-ins such as coconut flakes, chopped pretzels, and cadies for different holidays. 
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 239mg, Potassium: 189mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 92IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 143mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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JENNIFER GAMBLE

Hello! I’m Jennifer, but you can call me Jen. I’m a wife and mom, cook, recipe developer, nutrition coach, and food photographer.

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  1. JENNIFER GAMBLE says:

    5 stars
    This cottage cheese cookie dough is amazing on it’s own, but add in Cadbury Eggs and it’s the perfect high-protein Easter-themed snack.

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