Description
These Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat, perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free indulgence. Packed with protein and flavor, these cookies are easy to make and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine nut butter, protein powder, honey, egg, baking soda, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Shape Cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, place on the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg and plant-based protein powder.
- Adjust sweetness to taste depending on the type of protein powder used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
