Description
A quick and easy Protein Cookie Dough recipe that is both delicious and nutritious, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Made with almond flour, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, this no-bake treat combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying protein boost.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk (more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the almond flour and vanilla protein powder in a mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Melt Peanut Butter: Place the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 20 seconds until it softens and is easier to mix.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the melted peanut butter, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Combine the Dough: Use a rubber spatula to mix everything together thoroughly, adding 1-2 tablespoons more non-dairy milk if the mixture is too thick or dry.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Store: Either leave the dough as is for scooping or roll into bite-sized balls. Store in the refrigerator for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Vanilla pea protein is recommended for flavor and sweetness, but whey or other vanilla protein powders can also be used.
- Using a protein powder sweetened with stevia helps maintain low added sugar content.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter to suit your taste preferences.
- If you prefer a sweeter dough, consider adding a little more maple syrup to taste.
- For firmer cookie dough balls, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 30 g)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
