Healthy Protein Cookie Recipe

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.

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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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brownie Mix Cookies Recipe, high protein, Protein Cookie Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Servings: cookies

Calories: 120kcal

Cost: $14

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

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

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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