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Healthy Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

Healthy Protein Cookie Dough Recipe


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Creamy protein cookie dough brings delightful nutrition to classic dessert cravings. Protein-packed ingredients blend seamlessly, offering guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) non-dairy milk (more as needed)
  • ⅔ cup (113 g) chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Dry Blend: Whisk almond flour and vanilla protein powder in a mixing bowl, ensuring a lump-free, uniform foundation for the cookie dough.
  2. Peanut Butter Prep: Microwave peanut butter for 20 seconds until smooth and easily manageable, creating a creamy base for the mixture.
  3. Liquid Integration: Combine melted peanut butter, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract with the dry ingredients. Fold using a spatula until a cohesive dough forms, adjusting consistency with additional non-dairy milk if needed.
  4. Chocolate Infusion: Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to guarantee a consistent flavor profile in each bite.
  5. Shaping and Chilling: Craft the dough into bite-sized spheres or maintain its original form. Refrigerate to solidify and preserve freshness, transforming the protein cookie dough into a delectable, chilled treat ready for enjoyment.

Notes

  • Smooth Out Lumps: Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumpy protein powder, ensuring a silky-smooth base for your cookie dough.
  • Warm Peanut Butter Trick: Microwave peanut butter briefly to create a more malleable texture that blends effortlessly with other ingredients.
  • Adjust Consistency Carefully: Add non-dairy milk gradually to achieve the perfect spreadable texture, avoiding a mixture that’s too dry or too wet.
  • Chill for Best Results: Refrigerate the cookie dough to enhance flavor, firm up the texture, and extend its delicious shelf life.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg