Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Here’s a soft, chewy, high-protein cookie recipe that’s super easy and flourless 🍫🥜

🍪 Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

🛒 Ingredients (makes 10–12 cookies)

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy)

• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 scoop (about 1/3 cup) chocolate protein powder

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2–3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)

• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Stir in protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.

6. Bake for 8–10 minutes (don’t overbake — they firm up as they cool).

7. Let cool for 10 minutes before moving.

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💪 Protein Boost Tips

• Use whey-casein blend for softer cookies.

• If dough is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons milk.

• For extra protein, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds.

Approx. nutrition (per cookie, 12 cookies):
~110–130 calories | 6–8g protein (varies by protein powder)

If you’d like, I can also give you a no-bake version or a 3-ingredient version 😊