Prep: 10 These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies are sweet and addicting! Made with simple ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and SO easy to put together, these healthy, dairy-free cookies are a treat without the guilt. Soft, chewy, and delicious!
I absolutely have to have a sweet treat every single day. Especially when it’s a dessert that I can feel good about! I love winding down at the end of the day (or anytime of day, really) with one of these yummy protein cookies. They’re so easy to make!
This healthy protein cookie recipe is simple, no-fuss, and easy to make. It’s dairy-free, can easily be made gluten-free, and can also easily be made vegan. The result? A perfect cookie every single time. You’ll love the sweet peanut butter chocolate flavors and chewy textures of these cookies!
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Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Recipe ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies:
Protein Powder – I love using this plant-based vanilla protein powder (opens in a new tab) in this recipe, but pretty much any type of protein powder will work. Plant-based chocolate protein powder is a great choice, too!
Whole Wheat or Oat Flour – A little bit of whole wheat or oat flour (opens in a new tab) work great in this recipe. You can always use all-purpose flour, too!
Baking Soda/Salt/Vanilla – Essentials for making the best protein cookies!
Coconut Oil – Don’t have coconut oil (opens in a new tab) on hand? Butter or vegetable oil is an option as well.
Eggs – Easily make this recipe vegan by using a flax egg if necessary.
Maple Syrup – These protein cookies are sweetened with maple syrup or honey.
Peanut Butter – I love the creamy flavors of peanut butter in these cookies! You can also use almond butter or cashew butter.
Chocolate Chips – These dairy-free dark chocolate chips (opens in a new tab) are a total must!
Take these to the next level by sprinkling a tiny bit of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking!
The best protein powders for protein cookies
Whey protein or a plant-based protein are great options for protein cookies! Here are some of the best protein powders for making healthy cookies:
- Arbonne Vanilla Protein (opens in a new tab) (plant-based)
- Tone It Up Protein (opens in a new tab) (plant-based)
- Naked Whey Vanilla Protein (opens in a new tab)
Find out more about The 5 Best Vegan Protein Powders (Honest Review)!
How to make protein cookies
Here’s how to whip up these Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies in under 30 minutes:
1. Combine the dry ingredients.
2. Mix the liquid ingredients together.
3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.
4. Mix and add chocolate chips.
5. Bake and enjoy!
Protein Powder Cookies Tips
- Bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or a silicone sheet (opens in a new tab) for best results.
- Flatten each cookie before baking!
- Bake for 9-10 minutes for a slightly under-baked, gooey cookie.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes for a thicker, chewy cookie.
- Use mini chocolate chips (opens in a new tab) instead of regular!
- This recipe can make 18 small-medium cookies or 12 medium-large cookies.
Storing Protein Cookies
Make a big batch of these yummy treats and let cool completely. Place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months!
To warm the cookies up from frozen, simply microwave for 30 seconds or until the cookies are warm.
Healthy protein desserts/snacks you’ll love
- Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- EASY Cinnamon Crunch Protein Bites
- Blueberry Vanilla Protein Shake Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites
More delicious healthy cookie recipes
- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- The BEST Chocolate Chip Healthy Cookie Recipe
- Chocolate Cherry Soft Cookies
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (opens in a new tab) (or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil (opens in a new tab) (lightly melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (opens in a new tab)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the protein powder, flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and peanut butter together.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.
- Add in the chocolate chips and mix until even.
- Use a spoon to form cookies on an oiled baking sheet (or lined with parchment paper).
- Flatten each cookie.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or a silicone sheet (opens in a new tab) for best results.
- Flatten each cookie before baking!
- Bake for 9-10 minutes for a slightly under-baked, gooey cookie.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes for a thicker, chewy cookie.
- Easily make this recipe vegan by using a flax egg if necessary.
- This recipe can make 18 small-medium cookies or 12 medium-large cookies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months!
Nutrition
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Are the nutrition facts listed for the 18 smaller cookies or the 12 larger cookies? Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you for the review! Nutrition is listed for the 18 smaller cookies.
Have made these 5 times, they are so yummy!
Thanks, Skylar!
I’m going with a cookie that’s good for you because I pretty much finished off the whole batch myself!
You had me at peanut butter and sold me with cookie! These are just out of this world!!!
These peanut butter protein cookies look amazing! The perfect weekend activity.