Protein Cookies
These chocolate chip Protein Cookies have approximately 9 grams of protein each, making them a sweet and filling post-workout or mid-afternoon treat. No protein powder needed!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir the yogurt, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla together.
- In a separate bowl, stir the almond flour, coconut sugar and salt together. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, then gently stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Last, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into 12 balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Use the palm of your hand to flatten the balls into cookies.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*Use runny peanut butter with minimal ingredients. If you use thick peanut butter, only use 1 cup almond flour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
