Description
Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with these Protein Cookies made from just 4 simple ingredients! Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious snack, these cookies are flourless and sugar-free, yet rich in flavor. With a whopping 21 grams of protein per cookie, they serve as an ideal post-workout treat or a convenient breakfast on-the-go. In just 5 minutes of preparation and minimal baking time, you can enjoy these chewy delights that satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals in check. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins to suit your taste, making them perfect for both adults and kids alike!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal for eggless)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg (or flaxseed mixture), and vanilla protein powder until smooth.
- Form approximately 12 balls of dough and place them on the lined baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball into cookie shapes.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges brown slightly.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg