Imagine that you could find an absolutely delicious cookie full of flavor, protein, fiber and nutritious ingredients.
I’d like you to meet your new BFF: Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies.
Often when people hear the term ‘protein’ anything in a recipe they think of bodybuilders or professional athletes. Just because something has protein powder in it, doesn’t mean it’s meant for a certain type of diet. In fact, it’s actually the opposite; protein is meant for EVERY type of diet. Did you know that every single cell in our bodies contains protein? You need it in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones.
So let’s eat ALL the cookies. Mmmmkay?
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Before creating these cookies, I thought long and hard about what goes into to a healthy balanced snack or treat. First, I wanted to make sure it was an absolutely delish. Second, I wanted it to include healthy fats, fiber and protein to help keep you full and satisfied.
The result? A tasty 110 calorie protein cookie with 2.5g fiber & nearly 5g protein.
What ingredients are in these protein cookies?
Almond butter provides healthy fats, fiber and protein to keep you full and satisfied. Almonds are a great for your skin because they provide an excellent source of vitamin B & E and botin. Eat ’em up.
Almond milk. I used almond milk in this recipe because it adds moisture to the cookies, but also keeps them dairy free.
Protein powder. DO NOT be afraid of using a little protein powder. I prefer vegan protein powders. Collagen peptides are also amazing!
Coconut flour. The most absorbent flour ever. I love how the coconut flour keeps the cookies soft and slightly sweet for days.
Alright, it’s time to go make these protein cookies. I’ve been snacking on them after my workouts and love how filling they are. xo!
More high protein snacks to try:
Sea Salt Cashew Butter Chocolate Protein Bars
Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bars + video!
5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Salted Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Protein Candy Bars
Coconut & Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural drippy almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt (only if your almond butter isn't salted)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Original Almond Breeze Almondmilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup protein powder of choice*
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond butter, coconut sugar, salt, egg, almondmilk and vanilla extract. Mix until ingredients are well combined. Next mix in protein powder, coconut flour and baking soda until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop cookie dough by the tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheet. The dough will be slightly sticky. Slightly flatten the tops of the cookies. Bake for 9-11 minutes until slightly golden brown on the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Makes 12 cookies.
Recipe Notes
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Hello! I found your recipe online with a quick Google search for almond flour chocolate chip cookies. They were very easy to make in one bowl as promised and came together quickly and baked evenly with the perfect thickness even without chilling the dough in the fridge first. The only thing I’d change is the amount of brown sugar. I used 106 grams (1/2 cup) as instructed, but I found the cookie to be über sweet. Next time I’ll probably use 25-50% less sugar than what the recipe calls for. I perused your other comparable cookie recipes and noticed that much less sugar was used (ex. Almond Butter chocolate chip cookies). Thank you for the recipe though! It’s a good base to make variations. Love the browned butter addition, too. 🙂
Glad you found this one and are able to modify! I’m all about brown butter 🙂
These are delicious! I used a flax egg and almond flour instead of coconut since I didn’t have any coconut flour on hand. My husband keeps snacking on these and has no idea I snuck protein powder into them! I’m bookmarking this recipe for sure :).
I’m glad that swap worked out well! Such a great healthy treat 🙂
Can this be made with collagen peptides rather than protein powder?
Yes I think that’ll work just fine! Enjoy!
Would this dough be too sticky for cutout cookies?
Yes, sorry!
Can i use almond flour instead of coconut flour?
I haven’t it tried it, but let me know if you do!
These turned out so amazing and fluffy! I only had peanut butter and it worked just great! Not too sweet, nice and moist. perfect cookie, thank you!!
Perfect! So happy to hear that!
So so good! I was hesitant but they’re the perfect texture and just the perfect hint of almond butter, not an overwhelming flavor of it.
So happy you loved them!
Any chance i could substitute the nut butter with PB2 + some greek yogurt? 🙂
I wouldn’t recommend it! The texture + taste won’t be the same – sorry!
Underrated recipe on your blog! Glad I stumbled across it, I’ve tried quite a few times to bake with protein powder to little to know success but these are delicious! Used Olly vegan protein powder.
So happy to hear that Ashley!
I made these using banana flavored protein powder and they were delicious!
Yummm love that!
I just made these with a flax egg and it turned out yummy!
I am allergic to dairy, eggs and gluten. I used EnerG egg replacer and doubled the recipe so I can freeze them because I don’t always have time to bake- they turned out perfectly!!!
Thanks so much for a great recipe!!
I tried to rate it 5 stars but it won’t let me 🙁
Just wondering want you can substitute the almond butter for.
Peanut Butter would work well!
I completed the survey! I’m a huge almond milk fan 🙂 These cookies look super tasty too!
I filled out the survey! Now off to make these cookies 🙂
Completed the survey! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Have been looking for a good almond butter cookie and this looks like it may be the winner! And just filled out the survey 🙂
Filled out the survey! These cookies look delicious and perfect for husband my dairy-free
I filled out the survey! I will be trying out this recipe this week ?
Just filled out the sharks! Thanks so much for the chance!? also cannot wait to make these cookies? I just recently found your site and i already have a list of your recipes I can’t wait to try!
I meant *survey lol not sharks
I took the survey. It’s also my first time ever commenting though I browse your website all the time and have definitely tried several of your recipes out 🙂 I love AlmondBreeze but sometimes I’ll buy other brands out of convenience more than anything.
I did the survey…Thank you 🙂
Survey complete 🙂 excited to try these!
I filled out the survey 🙂 I love that you like to keep tabs on what your readers are into and create blog content based on that, while still keeping your healthy food/lifestyle goals in mind.
I filled out the survey! 🙂
These look delicious! Healthy cookies? Yes, please! And I filled out the survey 🙂
Filled out the survey! 🙂 these cookies look delish!
I filled out the survey!
Filled out the survey! These cookies look delicious!
I did the survey!
survey done – and cannot wait to try these cookies!