Protein Cookies
Delicious and healthy protein cookies perfect for snacks or desserts, packed with protein and lower in sugar than traditional cookies.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose almond flour or oat flour
- 1 scoop protein powder (flavor of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch salt for flavor balance
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup or your preferred sweetener
- 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional for added flavor
Optional Mix-Ins
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
- 2 tablespoons dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix wet ingredients: peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. If too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk or water.
Baking
- Fold in desired mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, forming cookie shapes and flattening each slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Protein cookies can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for as long as 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.