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Protein Cookies

Protein Cookies: Quick, Chewy, and Guilt-Free Treats

These Protein Cookies are a delicious way to indulge cravings while staying healthy, packing over 20 grams of protein each.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Or almond butter for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Substitute Coconut sugar or low-calorie sweetener
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder Consider flavored protein for variety

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, and protein powder in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
  3. Form 12 balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each ball gently to about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are slightly brown.
  6. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable; feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruits as desired.

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