Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies that combine the richness of peanut butter with the added boost of protein powder. These cookies are perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat, offering a balance of sweetness and protein in every bite.
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)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in the vanilla protein powder, baking soda, and salt carefully. The batter will become quite thick at this point.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough and roll each scoop into a ball. Place them on the baking sheet and flatten slightly, shaping them into the desired cookie shape since they won’t spread much while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, aiming for about 10 minutes for a balanced texture. They will firm up more as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before enjoying to allow them to set perfectly.
Notes
- Vanilla pea protein was used, but any protein powder such as whey should work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
