Description
These Protein Cookies (4 Ingredients!) are your new go-to snack for a quick, nutritious treat that satisfies your sweet tooth. With only four simple ingredients—peanut butter, a brown sugar substitute, an egg, and vanilla protein powder—these cookies are not only easy to whip up but also pack a powerful protein punch. Each cookie offers over 20 grams of protein, making them perfect for post-workout recovery or as a mid-afternoon energy boost. Plus, they’re flourless and customizable; feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for an extra crunch. In just 17 minutes, you can enjoy these warm, chewy delights that are both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla protein powder until you have a sticky dough.
- Form about 12 balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball into cookie shapes.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cooling completely on the baking sheet before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg