Description
These Protein Cookies are a simple, nutritious treat made with just 4 main ingredients, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost. Soft and chewy, they combine peanut butter, protein powder, and a sugar substitute to deliver a high-protein, lower-carb cookie option that can be customized with chocolate chips or made eggless using chia seeds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (any smooth nut or seed butter works)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute (or any granulated sweetener)
- 1 large egg (or 3 tablespoons ground chia seed for eggless option)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Mix ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg (or chia seed mixture), and vanilla protein powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the cookies: Using your hands, divide the dough into 12 equal portions, rolling each into a ball. Place each dough ball on the lined baking sheet, then gently press down to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring or serving.
Notes
- Any smooth nut or seed butter like almond or sunflower seed butter can be used instead of peanut butter.
- You can substitute the brown sugar substitute with any granulated sweetener you prefer.
- For an eggless option, replace the egg with 3 tablespoons of ground chia seeds mixed with water to form a gel.
- To store, keep leftover cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 14 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Cookies can be frozen in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
