Description
Discover the secret to baking soft, chewy protein cookies that taste like dessert heaven! Learn what protein powder is best in cookies (we tested 5 top picks!) and whip up this easy, guilt-free recipe in 20 minutes. Perfect for snacks, meal prep, or satisfying sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder (see notes for vegan swaps)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Fold in oat flour, protein powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for 10 minutes (prevents spreading).
- Scoop dough into 12 balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Protein powder matters: Use whey isolate or Orgain plant protein for best texture.
- Vegan? Swap whey for plant-based powder and add 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 1 week or freeze dough balls for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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