Description
Indulge in a delicious single-serving protein cookie that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying treat. Packed with protein and flavor, this cookie is easy to make and a great option for a high-protein snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp almond flour or oat flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) or use an air fryer at 325°F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until a dough forms.
- Include Chocolate Chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough into a cookie and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but the center is soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookie to cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, use sugar-free syrup and sugar-free chocolate chips.
- You can also microwave the dough for 60–90 seconds for a quick mug cookie.
- Adjust liquid slightly depending on the protein powder used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: ~8 g
- Sodium: ~90 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~12 g
- Cholesterol: ~2 mg
