Protein Cookies Recipe
These Protein Cookies are a nutritious and delicious treat made with whey protein powder, peanut butter, and sugar-free sweetener, perfect for a high-protein snack or dessert that supports your fitness goals. They feature a soft, slightly underbaked texture topped with sugar-free dark chocolate chips and optional flaky sea salt for an added flavor punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Sugar
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Whey protein powder (or any unsweetened protein powder of your choice)
- 1 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1 cup Peanut butter (no sugar added; creamy, not runny)
- 2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whey protein powder, Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, and sea salt, breaking up any lumps to create a smooth mixture.
- Add wet ingredients: Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk near the edge to combine the yolks and whites. Then add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth and thick, resembling stiff peanut butter in texture.
- Form the cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out balls of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball with the tines of a fork, pressing in one direction and then the opposite, until the cookies are about 1/4 inch (around 1/2 cm) thick.
- Add chocolate chips: Dot the sugar-free dark chocolate chips on top of each cookie, pressing them in gently to avoid chips sticking to the parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are semi-firm on top but still slightly underbaked to maintain softness.
- Season with flaky salt: Immediately after baking, while the cookies are hot, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt if desired. This enhances flavor and helps the salt adhere.
- Cool the cookies: Carefully transfer the cookies to a cooling rack using a cookie spatula. Allow them to cool completely to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use unsweetened protein powder to avoid adding extra sugar.
- Peanut butter should be creamy and not runny for the correct cookie texture.
- Room temperature eggs help the ingredients mix more evenly.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should be slightly underbaked for the best chewy texture.
- Flaky sea salt topping is optional but highly recommended for a flavor contrast.
Keywords: protein cookies, low sugar cookies, high protein snack, healthy cookies, peanut butter cookies, sugar-free dessert
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