Description
These easy Protein Cookies require just 4 main ingredients and are perfect for a quick, nutritious snack. Soft and chewy with the rich taste of peanut butter and a boost of vanilla protein powder, they make a satisfying treat to fuel your day. Optional chocolate chips add an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg (or chia seed for eggless), and vanilla protein powder until well combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Using your hands, form 12 balls of cookie dough. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, then press down each ball gently to create a cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges begin to brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. This helps the cookies set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- Any smooth nut or seed butter can be used in place of peanut butter.
- You can substitute the brown sugar with any granulated sweetener of your choice.
- For an eggless alternative, replace the egg with 3 tablespoons of ground chia seed mixed with 9 tablespoons of water and let it sit for a few minutes to gel.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 14 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For freezing, place cookies in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer up to 6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
