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High-Protein Grad Cookies

Delicious High-Protein Grad Cookies for Guilt-Free Celebrations

These High-Protein Grad Cookies combine indulgence and health, delivering 8-10 grams of protein per cookie for guilt-free celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Swap for sunflower seed butter for nut-free version.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Replace with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 scoop Protein Powder Choose a tasty powder for best experience.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Opt for sugar-free alternatives for lower-carb.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts dough consistency as needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for High-Protein Grad Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the protein powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and add milk one tablespoon at a time if the dough feels too dry.
  5. Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop and flattening the tops.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops are soft.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized for dietary preferences and are perfect for celebrations. They can also be frozen for later use.

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