Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Cookies to Make All Your Dreams Come True

By Dominique Michelle Astorino

Updated on 5/26/2018 at 11:20 PM

Bob's Red Mill | The Southern Trunk
Bob's Red Mill | The Southern Trunk

Imagine yourself biting into a warm, chewy, delicious peanut butter cookie, all while nourishing your body with protein! These tasty baked morsels are made from vanilla protein powder instead of flour, and they've got a nutritional punch from chia seeds and probiotics. They're dairy-free and gluten-free, but your taste buds will be none the wiser.

Bob's Red Mill | The Southern Trunk

Protein Packed Peanut Butter Cookies

Cook Time30 minutes

From Bob's Red Mill and The Southern Trunk

INGREDIENTS

    • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (this recipe uses Bob's Red Mill)
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
    • Pinch salt
    • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking pan.

    2. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl until batter is smooth. Consistency will be thick like cookie dough.

    3. Scoop a small size out and roll until a small ball is formed.

    4. Take a fork and do the traditional crisscross across the top, flattening the cookie out.

    5. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until cookies turn a slightly golden brown color.

    6. Let cool for 10 minutes before consuming.

    7. Store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    This recipe calls for vanilla protein powder and uses Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster.