the healthier no bake cookie dough I eat straight from the bowl (gluten-free, dairy-free)

a protein-packed, refined sugar-free cookie dough made with simple ingredients

Never have I ever gotten salmonella from eating raw cookie dough. (And if you have… I want to be friends 🤎)

That being said, sneaking bites of the chilled raw dough was always my favorite part of baking cookies!!

When I was younger, eating classic cookie dough always came with a sugar crash and, for me, a breakout. Between PCOS (now called PMOS) and acne-prone skin, I’ve learned that keeping my blood sugar balanced helps me feel my best. I’ll be sharing more tips about how I do that!

I recently made a better-for-you edible, no bake cookie dough I can happily eat by the spoon. I added vanilla protein powder and cashew butter for protein and healthy fats, which helps with the blood sugar balancing. It’s also refined sugar-free, but still satisfies my sweet tooth!

This cookie dough comes together in one bowl with a few simple ingredients (no baking required, which is the whole point).

what I’m loving this week:

• I’ve been using this cleaner concealer in shade 4.0 on days I want to quickly look more put together! It’s really hydrating and blends in so well.
• digestive enzymes specifically for gluten & dairy — these are my insurance against cross-contamination when I eat out at restaurants!
• the Libby app for free library books (all you need is a library card). If you’re looking for a summer book, I love Elin Hilderbrand's The Five-Star Weekend set on Nantucket

Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free)

A protein-packed, edible no bake cookie dough made with simple ingredients that you can eat straight from the bowl. No baking required, naturally sweetened, and balanced with protein and healthy fats.

Prep time 10 min

Total time 10 min

Serves 1-2

Equipment

• Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 small-medium ripe banana
• 1/4 cup drippy cashew butter
• 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder (I use Truvani dairy-free vanilla)
• 2-3 tbsp coconut flour
• pinch of flaky sea salt
• dark chocolate chips or chunks (I use Hu for refined sugar-free)

Preparation

1. Step 1: Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth, then stir in the cashew butter.
2. Step 2: Add the protein powder, coconut flour, and salt. Stir until thick and cookie dough-like.
3. Step 3: Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes so the coconut flour can absorb moisture and thicken. Add more coconut flour as needed until it reaches a thick, scoopable texture.
4. Step 4: Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Step 5: Chill for at least 20 minutes in the fridge, then enjoy! Option to scoop into balls using an ice cream scoop or spoon. Serve chilled!

This is the kind of healthy treat I keep in the fridge for when a craving hits, so I’m not reaching for something that’ll leave me feeling worse after. If you make it, tag me on Instagram so I can see your version (and what mix-ins you used!).

Hugs,

Lauryn