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Protein Cookie Dough

This Protein Cookie Dough is a simple 5 minute recipe that is packed full of protein and creamy almond butter (and chocolate chips of course!), and is the perfect post-workout bite or on-the-go breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Dane & Becky

Ingredients

  • ½ cup creamy almond butter or cashew butter or your favorite nut or seed butter
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey or agave syrup
  • 12 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 2-4 tablespoons dairy-free milk or water
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or other nuts or seeds

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix the nut butter and maple syrup until combined.
    top view photo of nut butter and maple syrup in a white bowl, ready to be mixed together
  • Add in the protein powder and dairy-free milk, and stir until the protein powder is evenly incorporated.
    top view photo of protein powder and dairy free milk in a white bowl with nut butter and maple syrup mixture, ready to be mixed.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips. If desired, stir in the nuts.
    top view photo of dough for protein cookie dough, in a white bowl, mixed into a large ball
  • If the protein cookie dough is on the softer side, chill in a refrigerator for 30 minutes.
    closeup photo of a hand grabbing a protein cookie dough ball with a bite taken out of it, in a glass jar.

Notes

  • Because the scoops for protein powders can vary by size, we're using tablespoon measurements to measure the protein powder to ensure your cookie dough is consistent, no matter what protein you use.
  • We recommend using maple syrup, as it has the best flavor profile in this protein cookie dough. You can use a sugar-free maple flavored syrup, if you like.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
  • To store the Protein Cookie Dough, place the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 64mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g