These chocolate chip protein cookies are the ultimate healthy dessert, offering 14 grams of protein per serving. This delicious treat is perfect for curbing your sweet cravings. With a chewy texture and the rich flavor of peanut butter, they’re ready in just 20 minutes!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup unsalted peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar (white, coconut, brown, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if peanut butter is salted)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the protein powder, baking soda, and salt. The dough will be thick!
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough using a 2-tablespoon scoop and roll into balls. Flatten the dough balls slightly, as they won’t spread much during baking. Shape them into the desired cookie shape.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes (about 10 minutes in my oven), adjusting for your preferred texture. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before enjoying!
NOTES
- I used vanilla pea protein, but any protein powder (such as whey) should work just fine.
Nutrition (per cookie):
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 14g
- Sugar: 15g
