Homemade Protein Cookie

Most packaged products you buy in the grocery store have toxic additives like seed oils. I used to love eating giant protein cookies thinking I was “healthy.” Once I started examining what is actually in commercially made protein cookies and bars, I started to realize that my health was at risk by ingesting ingredients added to most foods to give them flavor and shelf life. This recipe for a Homemade Protein Cookie is a delicious alternative to store bought crap! My advice is to check the labels for seed oils and other ingredients that you have no idea how to pronounce if you choose to buy packaged foods.This link will help in understanding what a seed oil is: https://heartandsoil.co/blog/the-complete-list-of-seed-oils-to-avoid/?lai_vid=BbdmxwB9KUnj&lai_sr=35-39&lai_sl=m&vs_split=A

The best advice I want to share is to make your own snacks so you know exactly what is inside of them. Look at the ingredient list in the picture below for a popular protein chocolate chip cookie: Notice some of the unhealthy ingredients: palm oil, palm kernel oil, sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin, vegetable monoglycerides, etc. This is definitely NOT a health food!

Comparing my Homemade Protein Cookie to these, I think you will agree that ditching store bought junk for a homemade version is necessary!

Homemade Protein Cookie (per cookie):

• Calories: 218 kcal
• Protein: 16.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 12.1 g

Note: These values are approximate and based on standard nutritional data for each ingredient.

Lenny & Larry’s Chocolate Chip Complete Cookie (per cookie):

• Calories: 440 kcal
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbohydrates: 59 g

Each Lenny & Larry’s cookie contains 16g of plant-based protein and 10g of fiber.

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Comparison:

Calories: My Homemade Protein Cookie has fewer calories (218 kcal) compared to Lenny & Larry’s (440 kcal).

Protein: Both cookies offer a similar amount of protein, with your cookie slightly higher at 16.5 g.

Carbohydrates: Your cookie has significantly fewer carbs (12.1 g) than Lenny & Larry’s (59 g).

Uncooked Cookies:

Be aware of the ingredients you make your cookies from. Many brands of protein powders contain lots of harmful ingredients. I stick to Truvani for simple, clean ingredients with no seed oils added. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best I can find. It is expensive but worth it! https://a.co/d/i1eRthT Chocolate chips can have many “bad” ingredients too so I stick with HU brand (not perfect, but no seed oils!) which I find at HEB grocery stores. Lily’s is a brand that many low carb people buy, but it does contain erythritol and I prefer to stay away from that if possible.

It seems expensive to get good ingredients, but if you compare the price of a store bought protein cookie like Lenny and Larry’s, you will find that making them at home with quality ingredients is actually cheaper.

Lenny & Larry’s Cookies: $3.96 for two cookies

Homemade Cookies: $2.00 for two cookies

Note: These are rough estimates, and actual costs can vary based on ingredient brands, purchase locations, and current market prices. Additionally, homemade cookies offer the advantage of controlling ingredient quality and customization to your taste preferences.

I am an avid golfer and can get very hungry while on the course. These Homemade Protein Cookies are both nutritious and delicious. I like to bake several at a time and store in the fridge for emergencies.

Homemade Protein Cookie

Tana

This recipe is an alternative to most packaged protein cookies which have lots of toxic ingredients.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Snack

Servings 2

Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 Tbls melted peanut butter only peanuts and salt- no seed oils added
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt full fat
• 1 scoop protein powder Truvani – check your label for no added seed oils or other toxic ingredients
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• handful chocolate chips HU Brand is recommended
• dash sea salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp whipping cream Add only if batter seems too thick

Instructions

 

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the peanut butter and stir together.
• Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a ball.
• Place the two balls several inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Gently press and shape each ball into a circle about 4″ wide and 1/4″ thick.
• Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until slightly golden.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheet.
• If you don’t plan to eat right away, store in a sealed container in the fridge.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Flavor variations:

1. Double Chocolate Protein Cookie 

Tweaks:

• Add 1 tsp cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
• Use a chocolate-flavored protein powder instead of plain.
• Swap honey for maple syrup for a deeper sweetness.

3. Cinnamon Roll Cookie 

Tweaks:

• Use vanilla or cinnamon-flavored protein powder.
• Add ½ tsp cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.
• Drizzle with a Greek yogurt + honey “icing” after baking.

4. Mocha Chip Protein Cookie 

Tweaks:

• Add ½ tsp instant espresso powder for a coffee kick.
• Use chocolate protein powder.
• Swap vanilla for almond extract for a nutty touch.

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