Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of these NYC Style Pistachio Protein Cookies. Packed with wholesome ingredients and a protein boost, these cookies are a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup roasted pistachios (shelled)
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Extra chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pistachios: Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients, then fold in pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, flatten, top with pistachios, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free white chocolate chips and a flax egg.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
