Description
Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free treat with these Protein Cookies (4 Ingredients!). Perfect for busy individuals, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone craving a sweet snack, these cookies combine simplicity and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C/350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar substitute, egg, and protein powder until smooth.
- Form the dough into approximately 12 balls and place them on the baking sheet. Lightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg