High-Protein Dough (no-rise!)

8/22/2025

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This is my go-to high-protein dough recipe! It’s seriously so good, incredibly easy to make, and super versatile — so much so that I’ve used it as a base for SO many high-protein recipes on Fit Foodie Finds (sharing them all below).

What’s the ingredient DL? This high-protein dough uses just 4 ingredients, and requires ZERO rise time. It’s a 1:1 ratio of all-purpose flour and skyr yogurt (+ baking powder and a little salt). I’ve used this base for every single one of the recipes below. It’s seriously THAT good.

This dough packs 20g of protein per serving, and is perfect for both sweet and savory recipes. The protein-packed secret? Skyr yogurt OR blended cottage cheese! That’s right, you can use either one in this recipe and they’ll both add a ton of protein.

A collage of baked goods made from high-protein dough, including pizza, cinnamon rolls, bagels, pretzel bites, cheddar biscuits, and dinner rolls.

High-Protein Dough Ingredients

All-purpose flour: AP flour is the base of this dough. It helps create the perfect crispy and chewy dough when baked. We have not tested this recipe (yet) with gluten-free AP flour or almond flour.
Plain Skyr yogurt, Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese: I tested this recipe with Skyr yogurt, Greek yogurt, and blended cottage cheese, and all were great at adding both protein and the right amount of moisture. Painterland Sisters skyr yogurt is my jam if you haven’t tried it yet.
Baking powder: Because this dough doesn’t have any yeast, it needs baking powder as a leavening agent. Don’t skip it!
Sea salt: Every dough needs a lil salt, even when you’re making sweet recipes!

Don’t Have Skyr Yogurt?

Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese are great substitutes for Skyr yogurt in this recipe. Both are still packed with protein and will give you a similar outcome.

What is the best kind of cottage cheese for this dough?

I prefer to use a 2% – 4% fat content cottage cheese for this dough because if you go low fat/nonfat, the water content is higher.

My Best High-Protein Dough Recipes

So, without further ado, here are some of my most popular recipes made with this high-protein dough as the base ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

A hand holding a slice of pepperoni pizza with melted cheese on a white parchment background.

No-Rise Protein Pizza Dough Recipe

4.94 from 31 votes

This no-rise protein pizza dough is the perfect base for creating delicious homemade pizzas. You can use either Skyr yogurt or blended cottage cheese which makes 20g protein / serving while creating a perfectly chewy and crispy crust.

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A slice of fruit pizza topped with blueberries, strawberries, grapes, kiwi, mint leaves, and lemon zest on a cookie crust with cream cheese frosting.

Cottage Cheese Protein Fruit Pizza Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

My lemon poppyseed cottage cheese fruit pizza is the perfect sweet and protein-packed treat. An easy feel-good dessert for the spring and summer months!

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Golden-brown stuffed bread rolls, reminiscent of delightful pizza hot pockets, are sprinkled with herbs and paired with a small bowl of tomato sauce on a white surface.

High-Protein Pizza Hot Pockets

5 from 2 votes

This homemade hot pocket recipe is a delicious and easy way to recreate a nostalgic snack from your childhood. By using Greek yogurt for added protein, you can enjoy this classic treat with all your favorite pizza fixings.

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Close-up of cinnamon rolls topped with white icing and glazed with syrup.

Protein Monkey Bread Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This air fryer monkey bread is packed with protein, thanks to blended cottage cheese! It's sticky, sweet, and super fun and easy to make. Serve with a cream cheese glaze for the perfect finishing touch.

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Close-up of a glazed apple pastry, reminiscent of air fryer apple fritters, with a bite taken out, resting on a cooling rack and surrounded by fresh apples and apple slices.

Air Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe

These easy air fryer apple fritters are made with cottage cheese, sliced apples, and a simple homemade glaze. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. An amazing healthier twist on a classic sweet treat with all the iconic flavors of fall.

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A plate of golden-brown cottage cheese gnocchi topped with fried sage and grated cheese, accompanied by a gold fork.

Cottage Cheese Gnocchi Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Cottage cheese gnocchi makes homemade gnocchi a breeze! This healthy gnocchi recipe is made with cottage cheese instead of potatoes to create a light, fluffy dough with a mega protein boost.

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Close-up of freshly baked, golden-brown dinner rolls with a soft, fluffy interior.

Air Fryer Dinner Rolls Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes

These high-protein air fryer dinner rolls are made with just 5 ingredients featuring Greek yogurt as the big protein add! They take 15 minutes to make and have 8g protein per roll.

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A dozen small, round cakes with white icing drizzle, some with bites taken out, are arranged on crumpled parchment paper under natural light.

Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagel Bites

These air fryer pumpkin bagel bites are about to become your new favorite fall treat! Make them with simple ingredients and air fry for just 8 minutes.

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A close-up of cheesy baked biscuits with melted cheddar cheese on top, served on a white plate.

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits Recipe

5 from 2 votes

These protein breakfast biscuits are made with simple ingredients and pack 15g of protein per biscuit. Slice them in half and add an egg for the ultimate breakfast sammie.

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Close-up of three bagels topped with sesame seeds and other seasonings on a beige plate.

Two-Ingredient Air Fryer Protein Bagels

5 from 6 votes

These air fryer bagels are chewy, delicious and made in under 30 minutes! You're going to love this high-protein recipe.

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A sliced strawberry bagel is shown on a white plate with two fresh strawberry slices underneath.

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe

5 from 2 votes

These strawberry cottage cheese bagels are chewy, delicious and made in under 30 minutes in either the oven or the air fryer. With 10g of protein per bagel, this recipe can't be beat!

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A strawberry shortcake dessert with layers of biscuits, whipped cream, and sliced strawberries, garnished with mint leaves on a white plate.

High-Protein Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

These cottage cheese strawberry shortcakes are a high-protein twist on the classic dessert. They're made with juicy strawberries and fluffy, homemade biscuits (2-ingredients!). Top with homemade whip and enjoy.

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Close-up of a cinnamon roll with creamy white icing and swirls of cinnamon sugar on a light-colored plate.

Small Batch Protein Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

4.60 from 5 votes

These protein cinnamon rolls are made small-batch style. With cottage cheese in the dough and protein powder in the filling, they are a healthier and more filling twist on the classic treat.

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A stack of homemade flour tortillas rests on a striped kitchen towel.

Protein Tortilla Recipe

4.88 from 16 votes

These protein tortillas are made with skyr or Greek yogurt and all-purpose flour. Add a little water and a pinch of salt and roll them out into any sized tortilla you'd like!

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