Cookies are just the perfect snack to share while sitting around with your family and friends. The only catch is that traditional cookies can be higher in calories.
The great news is, there's an easy way to put a nutritious spin on a classic treat and add some extra protein! When you are craving a whoopsie but still want a more balanced snack option, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are the perfect solution.
This recipe is super easy to make and only calls for 6 ingredients. Tried this a couple of times and can't get enough!
Key points
- Protein twist on a classic. A nutritious spin on a traditional cookie for a more balanced snack.
- Only 6 ingredients. Super easy to make.
- Made with whey protein. Uses Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey protein powder.
- Bakes in 10-12 minutes. Then cool for 15 minutes before enjoying.
Ingredients:
- 250g peanut butter, net wet peanut butter (if dry need to add 2 tbsp coconut oil)
- 100g coconut palm sugar (1/2 cup)
- 125g Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey protein powder (1/2 cup)
- 15g cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- Mini choc chips
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
- Mix everything together, should look like cookie dough.
- Roll decent-sized spoon in palm into a ball. Flatten and place on the baking sheet.
- Put choc chips on top.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Cool for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
