High-protein peanut butter cookies: A delicious guilt-free treat!
High-protein peanut butter cookies are a delicious and guilt-free treat that satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a boost of protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Add the protein powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of the dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- These cookies can be made vegan by using maple syrup and a plant-based protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg