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A stack of gooey chocolate chip cookies made from an easy high protein cookie recipe. One cookie is broken in half, revealing a melted chocolate center, with more cookies cooling on a wire rack in the background.

Healthy Protein Cookie Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Quick and easy protein cookie recipe packed with chocolate chips and 8g of protein per serving. This protein cookie recipe delivers bakery-style results with a healthy twist – crispy edges, chewy centers, and no guilt!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup sugar-free sweetener
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Cookie scoop (optional but recommended)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix protein powder, almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In separate bowl, whisk egg, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until well mixed. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Let dough rest 5 minutes.
  6. Scoop 2 tablespoon portions onto baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • Don't overbake - cookies should be slightly soft when removed
  • Adjust almond milk if needed for right dough consistency
  • Optional: sprinkle with sea salt before baking

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