Protein Powder Cookies
These protein powder cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with 8–10g of protein per cookie. A delicious way to stay fueled without sacrificing taste.
Print Pin Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $6–$8 (for the full batch)
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl For combining dry and wet ingredients
- Measuring cups/spoons Ensure accurate measurements
- Silicone spatula Helps prevent overmixing and waste
- Cookie scoop Or use a tablespoon for even portions
- Baking sheet Use light-colored to prevent over-browning
- Parchment paper For easy release and cleanup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats Use gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup Almond flour Can sub with all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Protein powder Whey or plant-based, vanilla or chocolate
- ⅓ cup Coconut sugar Or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Nut butter Peanut, almond, or cashew
- 2 tablespoon Coconut oil Or melted butter
- 1 Egg Use flax egg for vegan version
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25–0.33 cup Dark chocolate chips Optional, adjust to preference
- 1–2 tablespoon Milk of choice Optional, only if dough feels dry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: oats, flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, salt.
- Add wet ingredients: nut butter, oil, egg, vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Add milk if needed to adjust dough consistency.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto lined baking sheet.
- Flatten cookies slightly with your palm.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Let dough rest 10 minutes before baking for best texture.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 40g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg