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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.
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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
No-Rise Protein Pizza Dough Recipe
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Emily is Fit Foodie Finds' editor-in-chief. She has a master's degree in strategic communication and a passion for food. She is an incredible at-home cook, making her writing an important part of the content creation process.