Here’s a delicious High-Protein Peanut Butter Cookies recipe! These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with protein—perfect for a post-workout snack or a healthy treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (for natural sweetness)
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, protein powder, almond flour, honey, egg, baking soda, vanilla, and salt until well combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and slightly flatten them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will be soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- These cookies are high in protein, naturally sweetened, and full of peanut buttery goodness! Store them in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy! 🍪💪