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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- 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