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Protein Cookies

Guilt-Free Protein Cookies: Chewy, Delicious, and Easy!

These Protein Cookies are a simple, healthy snack that satisfies sweet cravings while packing over 20 grams of protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup peanut butter can substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar substitute use monk fruit sweetener or similar
  • 1 large egg for vegan, substitute with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder can use flavored protein powder for variation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Protein Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla protein powder until smooth.
  3. Scoop out portions of the dough and shape into 12 equal balls, placing them on the prepared cookie sheet.
  4. Flatten each ball slightly for even baking and space them about two inches apart.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 21gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts (do not exceed 1/2 cup) for additional flavor.

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