Delicious and Easy Protein Cookies Recipe
Make incredibly soft, chewy protein cookies using just four main ingredients you likely have on hand. These treats offer a good protein boost without flour or added sugar, perfect for a post-workout snack or a healthier sweet craving.
Equipment
- 1 Small mixing bowl Optional
- 1 Mixing spoon
- 1 Baking sheet Line with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter Use smooth nut or seed butter.
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute Or any granulated sweetener.
- 1 large Egg For eggless option, use 3 tablespoons ground chia seed.
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix until combined.
- Using your hands, form 12 balls of cookie dough and place them on the lined sheet. Press down on each cookie to form a cookie shape. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet completely.
Notes
- Tips: Do not overbake the cookies; they continue to cook as they cool down. For thicker and chewier cookies, refrigerate the dough for an hour before baking (optional). Be sure you like the taste of your protein powder, as the flavor will come through.
- Storage: Leftover cookies can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 14 days. If you’d like them to keep longer, store them in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Place leftovers in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.