Chocolate Chunk Protein Cookies
A gooey, guilt-free delight that combines rich chocolate flavor with the satisfying punch of protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the nut butter and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
- Add the plant-based protein powder gradually until well combined.
- Incorporate the almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks gently.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with nut-free options and flavors like cinnamon or additional chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein cookies, healthy cookies, chocolate cookies, gluten-free dessert
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