Description

These Protein Cookies are a delicious and healthy treat packed with whey protein and natural sweetness from monk fruit sweetener. Soft and chewy with a rich peanut butter flavor, a hint of vanilla, and sugar-free dark chocolate chips, they are perfect for a post-workout snack or anytime indulgence with added nutritional benefits.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup Whey protein powder (or any unsweetened protein powder of your choice)
1 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
1/2 tsp Sea salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Peanut butter (no sugar added; creamy, not runny)
2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
1 tsp Vanilla extract

Add-ins

1/3 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whey protein powder, Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, and sea salt, breaking up any lumps to create an even mixture.
Add wet ingredients and combine: Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk gently just at the edges to combine yolks and whites. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, then stir until the dough is smooth and thick, with a consistency similar to stiff peanut butter.
Scoop and shape dough: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough out onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing the balls at least 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball using the tines of a fork by pressing down first in one direction, then the other, to about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thickness.
Add chocolate chips: Dot the tops of the cookies with sugar-free dark chocolate chips, pressing them in gently to avoid having chocolate directly touch the parchment paper.
Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are semi-firm on top, not sticky, but still slightly underbaked for chewy texture.
Optional sea salt topping: Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm cookies. This helps the salt adhere and provides a nice flavor contrast.
Cool and firm up: Use a cookie spatula to carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling firms them up and finalizes the texture.

Notes

Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
Use creamy peanut butter that is not runny to maintain proper cookie consistency.
The cookies may look slightly underbaked when removed but will firm up as they cool.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Feel free to substitute the whey protein with plant-based or other unsweetened protein powders if desired.
Adding flaky sea salt is optional but recommended for balancing sweetness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein cookies, healthy cookies, low sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies, sugar-free, keto-friendly, post-workout snack