Description
These Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat combining the richness of peanut butter and chocolate with the added benefit of protein powder. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and protein, ideal for a post-workout snack or a healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup unsalted peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white, coconut, brown, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if peanut butter is salted)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside for later use.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Fold in the protein powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. The dough will become thick as the protein powder absorbs moisture.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Shape the cookies: Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to portion the dough, roll into balls, and then flatten them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Form the cookies to your desired shape, remembering they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes. A 10-minute bake time is optimal, but adjust slightly based on your oven and preferred cookie texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes. They will firm up during this time, making them perfect for eating.
Notes
- Vanilla pea protein was used in this recipe, but other protein powders such as whey or plant-based protein powders will work as well.
- If your peanut butter is already salted, you can omit the additional salt for better taste balance.
- These cookies do not spread much during baking, so shape them closely to your desired cookie size and thickness before baking.
- Sugar type can be varied: white, coconut, or brown sugar can all be used depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg