It’s day 4 of cookie week! Not only am I introducing you to my new favorite protein today but also an amazing recipe you can use it with.
Have you ever heard of collagen peptides? If not, then I can’t wait to tell you about collagen, a protein in the body and the benefits of using Vital Protein’s Collagen Peptides.
What is collagen?
“Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and helps give structure to our hair, skin, nails, bones, ligaments and tendons in our body. Thanks to collagen, we’re better able to move, bend and stretch. Collagen is also behind helping hair shine, skin glow and nails stay strong. .
Collagen is a protein made up of amino-acids: glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine, all of which help our body’s connective tissue, skin, hair, nails, as well as gut health stay as healthy as possible.
Collagen protein is different than whey and casein protein because of these high levels of amino acids. Muscular growth, joint health and an overall glowing appearance can be partially attributed to the amino acid blend in collagen that can’t be found anywhere else.” —Vital Proteins
These almond flour chocolate chip cookies ARE so delicious, soft and are packed with collagen protein.
I love using the Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides in my baking recipes lately is because it’s odorless, tasteless and mixes incredibly well — so basically it just adds protein. It’s also incredible in smoothies because it gives them a thick milkshake-like consistency. You can even mix it into your coffee for a little boost in the AM.
Trust me, you are going to LOVE it.
If you’re looking for a simple, easy to make cookie recipes that pack a little bit of protein, this is it. These cookies also happen to be grain free.
See how to make the almond flour chocolate chip cookies here:
I hope you get a chance to try these delicious, soft cookies that are perfect for a healthier snack or afternoon treat.
Enjoy! xo.
More almond flour recipes to try:
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Crust
Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
Almond Flour Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Velvet Chocolate Frosting
Small Batch Paleo Almond Flour Brownies with Raspberries
Soft Almond Flour Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies + video!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee, melted butter or melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (I use the kind from Trader Joe’s)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ghee/melted butter, pure maple syrup, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Next stir in almond flour, baking soda, salt and Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your hands to flatten the dough so that it’s about 1/4th inch thick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies just begin to turn golden brown on the edges. They may look underdone, but that’s just because they’re made with almond flour.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy with a glass of your favorite nondairy milk or freeze them for later! Makes about 14 cookies.
This post is in partnership with Vital Proteins, a Chicago based brand I know and trust. Thanks for supporting AK and the brands that help make this site possible!
66 comments
Do you have to add in the protein powder? I don’t have but would like to try recipe without, and wonder if it would change anything other than it’s protein component.
Thanks!
The collagen peptides in here give the cookies their soft texture, so I wouldn’t recommend leaving it out!
YEASSSS to these cookies! I need to find a collagen that I like, so I’m totally trying this one!
It’s amazing! Enjoy!!
I love the idea of adding collagen to cookies, and the ingredient list is nice and short, score!
So easy and delicious!
Just made them! They are great! amazing flavor! and a great way to use up my collagen. I find it hard to remember to use it regularly but cookies… I will def be remembering to get my daily dose of collagen!
So happy to hear that! The collagen is awesome for baking 🙂
Yes! Love Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. I put it in my smoothies every morning. It blends super well and doesn’t alter the flavor at all.
Isn’t it amazing?? I love how thick the smoothies get!
Could the Vital Proteins Marine Collagen be used in this recipe?
Thanks!
Yes that should work well!
Hi Monique- have you ever used the marine collagen peptides in this recipe? If not have you tried using it in other ways? Thanks!
Hi Sarah! I haven’t tried using the marine collagen peptides in here, but I think it will work equally as well 🙂 I’ve heard amazing things about it!
Can I use my Aloha protein vanilla powder? That’s what I have in my pantry.
Hi Elizabeth! The consistency might be a bit different in these cookies, but let me know how it works out!
Thank you for this recipe and all of your delicious recipes! I followed this recipe exactly and its great!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Wow, I wanted to bake a quick batch of something to bring to a friends house. These were SO quick and easy.
Great recipe.
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed these!
What a great healthy afternoon snack! I love that it includes collagen, i have never thought to add it in cookie dough! Thank you for the recipe!
It’s such a great addition! Hope you love them 🙂
So good! Just made them! Perfect texture and taste!
I’m so happy you enjoyed these!!
I tried to view your video to see if I had the correct consistency before I put them in the oven (which was super super sticky and much more moist than regular cookies) but the video had only sound and no picture. And was about 1:30 seconds long. Anyone else have this issue? Or the issue with the texture of the dough? Thanks!
Hi Katie! Very strange – it looks like the video is playing correctly on my end, so let me know if it is still an issue! The dough will be more moist than regular cookies, and they will come out softer as well. Hope you enjoy them!
Hi Monique,
Any substitute for the protein powder as I don’t get it where I stay. Can I leave it out? Please suggest.
Thanks!
Hi Niti! You can leave it out 🙂 Enjoy!
Hi Monique,
Is the maple syrup used as a sweetening agent? I would like to cut down on the carbs in these cookies. Can I use stevia or erythritol as a substitute?
Hi! Yes it helps to sweeten these cookies a bit. I’ve never baked with stevia or erythritol, but I think they should be okay in here!
These are really good. Very soft and moist. They don’t look as fluffy as your pic but they taste great. I think it is because I don’t have blanched almond flour.
So glad you like them! Blanched almond flour does help.
Here in the UK, am happy that I can purchase this brand of Collagen Peptides, but can I use ground almonds? BTW your quinoa and banana pancakes are amazing! Am gradually working my way through your recipes….THANK YOU! Sooo happy to have stumbled upon your site searching for ideas to use quinoa flour, truly inspirational x Cannot wait to try these cookies 🍪😋
I’d recommend sticking with almond flour! Ground almonds will have a different consistency in here. Glad you’re finding some great new recipes! Love baking with quinoa flour 🙂
absolutely the best cookies!!! just finished making your recipe and ate two of them 🙂 so happy that i made a double batch for the whole family. they came out fluffy and moist. thank you for a nummy recipe
Amazing!! So glad you liked these 🙂
can i substitute almond flour?
Wanted to try something without flour. Almond flour is great as kids will also eat something good. Loved it . Thanks for the share.
These are perfect! I’m so glad they liked these 🙂
I would prefer to use xylitol powder or liquid stevia since that is what I keep on hand to cut down on sweets. Could you instruct me how I could do that?
Thank you!
Hi! I’ve never baked with those sweeteners, so I’m not 100% sure. Sorry!
Could I use a different protein powder? I’m currently doing Herbalife and I’m looking for different recipes I can try with the products I have.
That should work, yes!
Hi can I replace maple syrup with granulated Erythritol/monk fruit sweetener? I’m just not sure because maple syrup is liquid form so changing it to granules would probably alter the texture or consistency?
I haven’t tried it, but let me know if you do!
Where you find the protein piptides? I’m
I usually get them at Whole Foods or online here!
Our Targets have them now!
Monique, do you use the semi sweet chocolate chips? Any particular kind of chips that work best? Thanks
I usually use dark or semi sweet chocolate chips, but any will work well in this recipe!
Absolutely perfect! Best cookies ever.
Glad you loved them!!
This recipe is AMAZING and so easy! It is my go to anytime I’m craving something sweet! I also love that it includes collagen. I’ve shared this recipe many times with friends and family!
Wanted an easy quick cookie, and these did not disappoint. So sweet despite only maple syrup.. my husband even said “These taste like real cookies what’s in them? I’m assuming with you they are healthy…” haha.
Will be making these again!!!
Haha love that! So delicious 🙂
I look forward to trying these. Do not subscribe me if you intend to charge for this service. Thank you!
There are no charges here! Enjoy 🙂
Cool recipe, but do you know where collagen comes from??
They have to kill cows to get it. As a 22 year Vegetarian, I can’t support this.
The BEST, most amazing texture, love them.
So happy to hear that!
I’ve been meaning to make these cookies for YEARS and I’m so glad I finally did. They are perfectly moist and so delicious. I love baking with almond flour and this doesn’t disappoint! I just used whatever non-flavored protein powder I had on hand 🙂
Amazing! So glad you gave them a try!
My kiddos love these. I always make them the same but this still rate them better and better each time. we make with vegan butter.
I’m so glad!
Loved these, came together SO fast, accidentally baked them a little longer, and still soft in the middle. My kids also ate them up and I did not feel guilty about that since they are protein packed.
Perfect! So glad they were a hit 🙂