Protein Cookies
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Protein Cookies
Description
In this recipe, natural creamy peanut butter forms the base, bringing moisture and protein. Maple syrup sweetens the dough gently while eggs bind the ingredients. The plant-based vanilla protein powder lends structure and enhances nutritional content. Baking soda provides leavening for a lighter texture. Folding in dark chocolate chips adds texture and flavor contrast.
The dough is portioned into roughly 2 tablespoon balls that are flattened before baking at 350ºF to achieve golden-brown bottoms and tender centers. A brief cooling period on the baking sheet helps set the cookies before transferring to a rack to cool fully.
These cookies store well at room temperature or refrigerated for a few days and freeze reliably for longer-term storage. Variations with other nut or seed butters accommodate allergies without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy natural
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup plant-based vanilla protein powder I used Sun Warrior vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips I like Lily's dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon or medium cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll dough into 16 balls. Each cookie should be about 2 Tablespoons of dough. Flatten with fingers or a fork to form a cookie shape.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For peanut-free options, substitute almond butter or another nut butter of choice.
- For nut allergies, sunflower seed butter or tahini can replace peanut butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate up to one week.
- Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cookie | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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