Description
Protein Cookies (4 Ingredients!) are a deliciously simple snack that everyone can enjoy, combining convenience with nutrition. These chewy treats are made without flour or refined sugar, yet they boast an impressive 20 grams of protein per serving. Perfect for any time of day—be it breakfast, a post-workout boost, or an afternoon pick-me-up—these cookies satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping your health goals in check. With just four easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll whip them up in minutes and can customize them to fit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla protein powder until fully mixed into a thick dough.
- Form the dough into 12 balls and place them on the baking sheet. Press down to flatten each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 36g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg