Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with protein.Made with peanut butter, protein powder, and chocolate chips.Ready in just 20 minutes for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup unsalted peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt omit if using salted peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add the protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them. These Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies will not spread much during baking, so shape them as desired.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes, or about 10 minutes for a soft and chewy texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter.
- Use coconut sugar or brown sugar for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly throughout the dough.
- Serve with milk, coffee, or a protein shake.
- Perfect for lunchboxes and grab-and-go snacks.