Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Delicious chocolate chip cookies that are packed with protein, making them a great snack for any time of the day. Perfect for meal prep and easy to customize!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup natural nut butter (like almond or cashew butter) Choose a natural variety without added sugars or oils.
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg Use a flax egg for a vegan version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats Oats can be substituted to keep gluten-free.
- 1 scoop protein powder (flavor of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Try different types of chocolate chips for variety.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the nut butter, coconut sugar, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For serving, warm them right out of the oven or try serving with a dollop of nut butter. You can also cut them into smaller pieces for a snack platter. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.