Low Calorie Pumpkin Protein Cookies (50 Calories)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Low Calorie Pumpkin Protein Cookies (50 Calories)
Description
Low Calorie Pumpkin Protein Cookies are made by mixing dry ingredients—protein powder, flour, and baking soda—with wet ingredients including butter, egg whites, stevia, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin. The dough is portioned into eight small cookies, topped with mini chocolate chips, then baked briefly at 350°F until set but optionally left a little gooey inside if baked for less time. This creates cookies that are chewy with slight softness and chocolate chip pockets.
The pumpkin adds moisture and mild earthiness, contrasting the vanilla protein flavor and light sweetness from stevia. The overall texture is tender with a hint of density from the protein powder and flour. Mini chocolate chips contribute bursts of sweetness and texture on each bite.
These cookies serve well as a light snack or post-workout treat where controlled calories with added protein are desired. Their small size and modest sweetness keep them portion-friendly.
The notes advise adjusting sweeteners if using sugar or other granulated options, as stevia is more potent by volume, to maintain balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 coop vanilla protein powder 32g
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free if needed, 30g
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp butter I used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Lite, light, 10g
- 2 tbsp egg white, 30g
- 1 tsp liquid stevia 5mL
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 122g
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips 15g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In bowl, add the protein powder, flour and baking soda. Stir until dry ingredients are well combined.
- Add the butter, egg whites, stevia, vanilla, and pumpkin. Stir until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Spoon cookie dough onto baking pan to make 8 cookies.
- Sprinkle cookies with chocolate chips and gently press down the chips into the cookie.
- Bake for 6-7 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If you want them to be more gooey, they will be cooked on the outside but still a little gooey on the inside - about 4-5 minutes.
Notes
- When substituting stevia with sugar or other granulated sweeteners, reduce the amount from 1 tablespoon of sugar to 1 teaspoon of stevia due to its higher sweetness level.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie (26g) | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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