Description
Indulge in a deliciously nutritious treat with these Protein Cookies (4 Ingredients!). Perfect for a quick snack, post-workout fuel, or a wholesome breakfast option, these cookies blend simplicity and flavor seamlessly. Made without flour or added sugars, they provide over 21 grams of protein per cookie, making them an ideal choice for anyone looking to boost their protein intake without sacrificing taste. The chewy texture from the peanut butter and customizable mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts make these cookies irresistible. Whip them up in just 17 minutes and enjoy guilt-free indulgence!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 large egg (or egg substitute)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C/350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, vanilla protein powder, and chocolate chips if desired. Mix until fully combined.
- Form the dough into 12 balls and place them on the lined baking sheet. Press each ball down to shape it into a cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Let cool on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg