Protein Cookie Recipe

Soft and chewy protein chocolate chip cookies loaded with dark chocolate chips and topped with flaky sea salt. These healthy cookies pack 12g of protein each, making them perfect for a post-workout treat or afternoon snack. Made with almond flour and whey protein, they're gluten-free and lower in sugar than traditional cookies, but still deliver that classic chocolate chip cookie taste you crave!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Protein Cookie Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings: cookies

Calories: 165kcal

Cost: $9.5

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Medium mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk or fork (for dry ingredients)
Wooden spoon or spatula
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Cooling rack
Airtight container (for storage)

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
2 scoops 60g vanilla whey protein powder
⅓ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup coconut oil melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Extra sea salt for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Mix dry ingredients: almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt
Cream together melted coconut oil and coconut sugar
Add egg and vanilla to wet ingredients
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Fold in chocolate chips
Form 12 cookies on lined baking sheet
Sprinkle with sea salt
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden
Cool completely on baking sheet

Notes

Don't overbake - cookies will firm up while cooling
Use room temperature egg for better mixing
For best results, use whey protein powder

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