Description
Indulge in these Protein Cookie Dough Chocolate Yogurt Cookies for a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while packing a protein punch.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon milk (if dough is too thick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, protein powder, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms. If the dough is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and baking powder.
- Bake the cookies: Portion out dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until set. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based protein powder to make these cookies vegan.
- For a stronger cookie dough flavor, add butter extract.
- Store cookies in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
