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Protein Cookies

Name: Protein Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: Peanut butter, smooth; Coconut sugar, granulated; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; Egg, whole, large, raw; Egg whites, liquid (carton); Vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; Whey protein powder (vanilla); Coconut flour, dry; Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao

Each Protein Cookie delivers 11g protein and 150 calories — a legitimate dessert option that contributes toward your daily protein target. Makes 12 servings via quick prep, letting you portion controlled sweets throughout the week. Perfect for hitting protein numbers while satisfying cravings without derailing your deficit.

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Ingredients

12 servings

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Peanut Butter, Smooth(120g)
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Coconut Sugar, Granulated(60g)
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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Egg, Whole, Large
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Egg Whites
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Vanilla extract(3g)
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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Whey protein powder (vanilla)(120g)
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Coconut Flour, Dry(30g)
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Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao(45g)

Instructions

1Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut sugar, eggs, liquid egg whites, and vanilla extract. Mix briskly until well blended.
3Sprinkle the vanilla whey protein powder and coconut flour over the mixture. Using a rubber spatula, work them in until combined—the dough will seem dry at first but will continue to come together as you stir. Fold in the dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
4Assess the dough consistency: it should be slightly sticky but not mushy. If too dry, sprinkle in a small amount of milk and fold until it comes together. If too wet, add a bit more protein powder.
5Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into 12 equal mounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound with your fingers—they will not spread but will puff during baking.
6Bake at 350°F for 5–6 minutes, until the edges are barely golden brown and dry to the touch but the centers still appear fairly doughy. Do not overbake.
7Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
8Once cooled, divide the cookies evenly into airtight containers for storage. Portion 2–3 cookies per serving.

Nutrition — Per Serving

150

calories

11g

protein

fat

Carbohydrates: 12g
Saturated fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 70 mg
Dietary fiber: 1.8g

12 servings per batch · ~32g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Protein Cookies have per serving?

Each cookie provides 11g of protein and 150 calories with 7g fat and 12g carbs. These work well as a post-workout carb-and-protein pairing without spiking your daily calorie count significantly.

How many servings does the Protein Cookies recipe make?

This recipe yields 12 servings with quick prep time, giving you a week's worth of portioned desserts or snacks ready to go. Batch-prepping all 12 at once means you have protein-inclusive treats on hand without daily baking.

Is Protein Cookies good for muscle gain?

At 11g protein and 150 calories per cookie, these work as a supplementary post-workout snack during muscle-gain phases when you need additional calories and carbs alongside protein. The macro ratio isn't dense enough to replace a full meal, but it's useful for between-meal protein intake.