Collagen Cookie Dough (Gluten-Free, High Protein, No-Bake Treat)

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I'm so tired of people making "cookie dough" that "tastes just like the real thing" when it absolutely does not. It tastes like peanut butter Greek yogurt with chocolate chips. So I made my own version, and I can confidently say, I can't tell the difference.

I'm actually eating this as I write this blog because I wanted to make sure I didn't get the recipe wrong. I didn't. It's delicious. It’s soft, satisfying, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein (without the crash that comes from traditional desserts).

I mean, what could be better than edible cookie dough upgraded for your energy, skin, and recovery?

Why Add Collagen to Your Treats?

Collagen isn’t just another wellness trend. It’s one of the most abundant proteins in your body and plays a key role in how you look and feel. Adding it to something simple like cookie dough makes it easy to stay consistent.

Benefits of collagen:

• Supports healthy skin, hair, and nails

• Promotes joint health and recovery

• Helps maintain muscle mass and strength

• Adds a clean, easy-to-digest protein boost

This recipe is perfect if you want something quick, nourishing, and genuinely enjoyable.

Collagen Cookie Dough

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour

• 1/4 cup collagen peptides

• 2 tablespoons sweetener (I use this stevia)

• 1/2 teaspoon molasses (unless using brown sugar as your sweetener)

• 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened (I love Kerrygold)

• Pinch of salt

• Dash of vanilla extract

• Tiny splash of almond milk (if needed)

• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (I use stevia-sweetened)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetener using a fork until smooth and slightly fluffy.

2. Add in the vanilla extract, molasses, and pinch of salt, mixing until combined.

3. Stir in the collagen peptides and oat flour, mixing thoroughly until a dough forms.

4. If the dough feels too dry, add a tiny splash of almond milk (just enough to bring it together).

5. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Enjoy immediately or chill for a thicker, more dough-like texture.

Macros (approximate for the entire recipe)

• Calories: 280–320

• Protein: 20–24g

• Carbs: 18–22g

• Fat: 12–14g

Macros will vary slightly depending on your collagen brand and chocolate chips.

Make It Dairy-Free

This recipe is already gluten-free, and you can easily make it dairy-free:

• Swap butter for coconut oil

• Use dairy-free chocolate chips

Same texture, same flavor, just fully dairy-free.

Shop This Recipe

• Collagen peptides (look for clean, grass-fed options)

• Gluten-free oat flour

• Stevia or natural sweeteners like maple syrup

• Stevia-sweetened chocolate chips