Easy Chocolate Protein Cookies
Gluten free, refined sugar-free, low-glycemic, heart-healthy, high protein, Paleo
This is my high protein version of a chocolate chip cookie that is quick and easy. I combined almond butter and protein powder making them chockfull of protein. Then I used strong, hot coffee to give them a high-energy hit. Together with the low-glycemic carbs from chocolate and coconut sugar these cookies provide me long-lasting fuel for tough workouts. Pack these for your outings as a healthy treat that tastes delicious.
Easy Chocolate Protein Cookies
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2022
Ingredients
1 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 and 1/2 cups almond butter, unsalted
1/2 cup strong coffee
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
large crystal salt
Makes 24 cookies
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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Prepare 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or sprayed with coconut oil.
2. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, blend coconut sugar and eggs until smooth. Add almond butter, coffee and vanilla. Blend 2 minutes into a creamy cookie dough.
3. Add protein powder, cacao powder, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Form dough into 24 cookies. Place onto prepared baking sheets spaced ½ inch (1,5 cm) apart and sprinkle tops with large crystal salt. Bake only 10 minutes. Do not overbake so these cookies stay pillowy soft. Let cool completely before handling.
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