Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Name: Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 18 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened protein powder; ½ cup coconut sugar; 1 large egg; ¾ cup peanut butter; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
18
Calories
94 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
gluten-free

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Dana Benson

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Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are made with protein powder instead of flour, but you'd never know just by tasting them! They have 5 grams of protein per tablespoon-sized cookie.

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Ingredients

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¼ cup unsweetened protein powder
½ cup coconut sugar
1 large egg
¾ cup peanut butter
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, coconut sugar, egg, peanut butter, and baking soda. Mix well, until the cookie dough looks thick and uniform. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using, or any other mix-ins you like.
Use a tablespoon or 1-ounce cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the prepared baking pan, about 2 inches apart. (You'll need to use 2 pans, or bake these in 2 separate batches to cook all 18 cookies.) Flatten the cookie dough mounds with your hands or a fork, making a criss-cross pattern for a classic peanut butter cookie look.
Bake the cookies at 350ºF for 8 to 10 minutes. The baked cookies should puff up and look lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the pan for at least 15 minutes, so they can firm up. Then they are ready to enjoy!
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Or freeze them for up to 3 months. They have a crispy texture when chilled, and are more tender when served at room temperature. (They will be slightly crumbly, almost like a shortbread cookie with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.)

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 18 cookies, without the optional chocolate chips. This assumes you use a vegan protein powder (each brand will be slightly different). Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
I tested this recipe with Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder. Using the same brand will give you the most consistent results, but any unsweetened protein powder should work. (I don't recommend using a sweetened protein powder; the flavor will be off in that case. My kids would NOT eat the version I tested with vanilla protein powder.)
Note: If you see other protein cookie recipes with a higher protein content, be sure to look at the actual size of each cookie! This recipe calls for just 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, while other recipes may use a 1/4 cup measure to make a "single" cookie.
Since these cookies are gluten-free (assuming your protein powder has no added gluten) they will have a slightly crumbly texture, almost like a shortbread cookie. Don't be alarmed if they feel fragile while they are still warm; they should firm up as they cool completely.
See the notes in the full post for more substitution ideas & tips!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 94kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 122mg (5%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	94kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.001g	0%
Cholesterol	10mg	3%
Sodium	122mg	5%
Potassium	67mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	15IU	0%
Calcium	13mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%