Description
This protein cookie dough recipe is a delicious, no-bake snack packed with protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. It’s soft, creamy, and totally safe to eat raw—perfect for a quick energy boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (30g) protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- ½ cup (50g) almond flour (or oat flour)
- 2 tbsp (32g) nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1–2 tbsp (20–30g) natural sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or sugar-free alternative)
- 2–4 tbsp (30–60ml) milk of choice (almond, oat, or regular)
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup (45g) chocolate chips (optional, sugar-free or dark)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together protein powder, almond flour, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients – Stir in nut butter, vanilla extract, and sweetener until a crumbly dough forms.
- Adjust the consistency – Slowly mix in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach a soft cookie dough texture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips – Stir in chocolate chips or any mix-ins you like.
- Enjoy immediately or chill – Eat it straight away, or let it sit in the fridge for 15-20 minutes for a firmer texture.
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Storage:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before eating.
Notes
- Vegan: Use plant-based protein powder and agave nectar.
- Keto: Swap maple syrup for monk fruit sweetener and almond flour for coconut flour.
- Extra Creamy: Add a bit more nut butter for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-bake, Mix & Stir
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ batch (~3–4 scoops)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg (varies based on protein powder used)
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