Description
Indulge in these Protein Cookies (4 Ingredients!), a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of day. With only four simple ingredients, these cookies are chewy, satisfying, and loaded with over 20 grams of protein per serving—making them an ideal choice for post-workout recovery or a quick snack. Gluten-free and free from traditional baking staples like flour and sugar, they fit seamlessly into a healthy lifestyle. Customize your cookies by adding chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins to suit your taste. In just 17 minutes, you can enjoy a deliciously nutritious treat that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 180C/350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and brown sugar substitute until well blended.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the vanilla protein powder, adding chocolate chips if desired.
- Form dough into 12 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, pressing down slightly.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on the sheet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (38g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg