Ultimate Protein-Packed Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Delightful protein-packed cookies that blend rich chocolate flavor with a healthy twist. Perfect for a snack, breakfast, or post-workout treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 cup protein powder (flavor of choice)
- 1 to 1.5 cups light flour alternative (almond flour or gluten-free blend)
- Reduced-fat dairy (milk or yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the wet ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
- Incorporate your light flour alternative gradually.
- Add the flavorings – vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks carefully.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Experiment with different flavors by adding nuts or dried fruit!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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