Description
These protein cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack, perfect for boosting your protein intake while satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with protein powder, almond flour, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection with gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup protein powder (whey, pea, or soy)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Form the Dough: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until a unified dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet and lightly flatten each cookie with your fingers.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your protein-packed cookies as a healthy snack or post-workout treat!
Notes
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits if preferred.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy rather than hard.
- Almond flour can be swapped with oat flour if nut allergies are a concern.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
