Chocolate Yogurt Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chocolate Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup thick dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond-based)
02 - 1/4 cup cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

→ Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

07 - 2 tbsp almond butter
08 - 1-2 tbsp unsweetened dairy-free milk
09 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
10 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 2 tbsp almond flour
12 - 1 tbsp oat flour
13 - 2 tbsp protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
14 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
15 - 1/4 cup mini vegan chocolate chips

→ Chocolate Coating

16 - 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
17 - 1 tsp coconut oil

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together the almond butter, dairy-free milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, and sea salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Roll into 8 small balls and freeze while making the base.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and thick.
03 - Scoop the chocolate yogurt mixture into 8 even portions. Flatten each portion slightly, place a frozen cookie dough bite in the center, then freeze for 45 minutes to set.

# Notes:

01 - These no-bake protein-rich treats combine creamy chocolate yogurt with cookie dough centers for a healthier dessert option.