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Protein Cookie Recipe with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These protein cookies are a delicious and guilt-free treat, packed with chocolate chips and made with wholesome ingredients like nut butter and whey protein powder.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened nut butter (almond, cashew, or peanut butter) (260 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut sugar (75 g)
  • ⅔ cup vanilla whey protein powder, packed (85 g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Add-ins

  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (45 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients until well combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can use any nut butter of your choice in this recipe.
  • Feel free to swap the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for a different flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg