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