Description
Protein Cookies (4 Ingredients!) are the ultimate guilt-free treat for protein lovers and health enthusiasts alike. With just four simple ingredients, these cookies are quick to whip up and provide a delicious way to increase your protein intake without sacrificing flavor. Each cookie boasts an impressive 21 grams of protein, making them perfect for post-workout snacks, meal prep, or a satisfying treat at any time of day. Plus, they’re customizable—add chocolate chips or nuts to suit your taste! Enjoy these chewy delights with a glass of milk, crumbled over yogurt, or as part of a wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal for eggless option)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla protein powder. Mix until you have a thick dough.
- Form the mixture into 12 balls and place them on the lined baking sheet. Gently press each ball down to shape them into cookies.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 20mg