Published 12/27/2020 • Updated 11/6/2024 Oh, did we mention that the chocolate + peanut butter combo really makes these the BEST protein cookies on the internet?!
BEST Protein Cookies
All I have to say is that I’ve made this protein cookie recipe so many times and I just can’t get enough! Homemade nut butter-based protein cookies are the best thing that ever happened to the internet and that’s a fact. Today we’re teaching you how to make the most delicious Chocolate Protein Cookies made with just 5 ingredients. AND, they are just under 200 calories each with a whopping 10g protein per cookie. Let me repeat:
5 Ingredients Less than 200 calories 10g protein/cookie!
This protein cookie recipe is actually a spin-off recipe of our Grain-Free Protein Peanut Butter Cookies, but we decided to use slightly less sugar and add in that chocolatey goodness.
Chocolate Protein Cookies Ingredients
As mentioned above, the basis of these protein cookies is nut butter. The fat and creaminess in the peanut butter is really what makes them soft and chewy and the eggs allow you to omit any kind of flour. Here’s what you need: All-Natural Peanut Butter: make sure that you use all-natural, drippy peanut butter. Our favorite brands include 365, Smuckers, and the Fresh Thyme brand. Can’t have peanut butter? No worries! These cookies will work with any drippy nut butter such as cashew or almond butter. Coconut Sugar: coconut sugar is a lower glycemic sweetener that is derived from the coconut. If you so must, you can likely get away with swapping coconut oil for brown sugar, but we haven’t tested this. Cocoa Powder: make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder so that there is no added sugar! Eggs: The eggs in this recipe not only add protein but also act as a bind for your cookies.If you’re looking to omit or swap the eggs, I suggest finding a whole different recipe that is made without eggs altogether! Check out some of our favorite vegan cookies: (vegan peanut butter banana cookies and oatmeal banana cookies). Protein Powder: We’ve made this recipe with both a plant-based protein powder as well as a whey protein powder and they both work. Our recommendation? Whey protein powder takes the gold medal here because it leaves your protein cookies with the best texture.
More on Protein Powder
I thought I’d take a second to chat all things protein powder. We’ve done an extensive protein powder review on Fit Foodie Finds and I don’t want you to miss it! Protein powder is such a great way to amp up your protein intake if you find yourself not able to eat enough during the day.
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That’s why YOU NEED to make these protein powder cookies ASAP.
Protein Cookies Storage
Protein cookies will stay best stored in the refrigerator or freezer, but will also last up to 3-5 days in a cool, dark place. Let your protein powder cookies cool completely and then transfer them into an airtight container.
Freezer Directions
If you’re a single lady or don’t want to have these little bites of heaven sitting on your countertop, I highly recommend storing these in the freezer. That’s what I do, at least. Place your cooled chocolate protein cookies on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for one hour. After they’ve hardened, transfer them to a freezer-safe gallon-size bag for later. These cookies should last up to 3 months, frozen.
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