Peanut Butter Protein Cookies Grain Free

Published 2/16/2020 This protein cookie recipe is refined sugar-free and uses your favorite protein powder to make a chewy, irresistible cookie that you wouldn’t think is healthy! PS: they’re only 142 calories/cookie! Want to eat a cookie that’s healthy, but that doesn’t taste healthy? You’ve come to the right place! I’m excited to introduce you to –> Peanut Butter Protein Cookies!

Are protein cookies healthy?

The big question the internet is asking…are protein cookies actually healthy? Truth is, a lot of protein cookies that you can buy in the store are not necessarily healthy. Why? Well, they are loaded with ingredients you can’t pronounce and sometimes even made with cane sugar!

What to look for

Make sure you look for a protein cookie recipe that…

Has few ingredientsIs refined-sugar freeHigher than 6g protein/serving

Note: This protein cookie recipe is smaller than most store-bought protein cookies. For a better comparison, you can use the nutritional information of 2 cookies.

3 forms of protein!

Not only do you get protein from the protein powder, but also from 2 other ingredients in this recipe. Peanut Butter: not only is peanut butter considered a fat, but it all packs in the protein! Per 2 tablespoons, there is 8g protein. Protein Powder: We tested this recipe with both vegan protein powder as well as whey-based protein powder. It works great for both! In most protein powders, you’re looking at around 20+g protein/1/2 cup. Eggs: Eggs are an essential part of this recipe as they help bind each cookie together. There’s also a substantial amount of protein added from them too. 1 large egg has 6g protein.

Raw Organic Protein

Pure Whey Protein

Protein Powder

Organic Whey Protein

Organic Protein Powder

More on Protein Powder

Lucky for you, we have an entire post on Fit Foodie Finds called A Guide to the Best Protein Powder where we reviewed our favorite protein powders! The protein powder you choose for this recipe is extremely important because it definitely adds flavor and sweetness to these cookies. Our 2 favorites are:

Garden of Life Vanilla Protein PowderSFH Vanilla Protein Powder

You can always use unflavored protein powder to really get the peanut/buttery taste OR swap it in for a chocolate protein powder.

Coconut Sugar

The 4th ingredient in this recipe is coconut sugar! We love baking with coconut sugar because it’s all-natural and not as sweet as a lot of other sugars on the market. We have NOT tested this recipe with any other sugars such as cane, stevia, or brown sugar. If anything, we recommend swapping it 1:1 with brown sugar. Let us know if you have any modifications in the comments.

Storage

We recommend storing these cookies in the freezer for the best and longest results. How to freeze: Place cooled cookies on a large baking sheet. Then, place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and transfer into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag. Will last up to 3 months.