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).
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!
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.
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
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.
Cottage Cheese Protein Fruit Pizza Recipe
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!
High-Protein Pizza Hot Pockets
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.
Protein Monkey Bread Recipe
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.
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.
Cottage Cheese Gnocchi Recipe
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.
Air Fryer Dinner Rolls Recipe
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.
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.
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Biscuits Recipe
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.
Two-Ingredient Air Fryer Protein Bagels
These air fryer bagels are chewy, delicious and made in under 30 minutes! You’re going to love this high-protein recipe.
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
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!
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.
Small Batch Protein Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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.
Protein Tortilla Recipe
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!
