Create your own protein-packed treats with this easy-to-follow formula.
BY THE WOMEN’S HEALTH TEST KITCHEN; PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE DALY; FOOD STYLING BY JUDY KIM
Protein cookies are the latest way to get your fix of everyone’s favorite muscle-building macro. But you can do better than the store-bought options out there. Follow these easy steps to create a much more delicious cookie that’s totally customized to your tastes.
The dough alone contains more than 6 grams of protein per sweet snack—about as much as you’d find in an egg. Whip up a batch and share them with your gym buddies, and don’t forget to let them know you came up with the recipe yourself.
VANILLA
Vanilla Protein Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, sift together 1/2 cup protein powder, 3/4 cup oat flour, 1 1/4 cups almond meal, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together 6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup almond butter. Whisk in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Add flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
CHOCOLATE
Chocolate Protein Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, sift together 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder, 1/2 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1/4 cup oat flour, 1 1/4 cups almond meal, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together 6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) melted and cooled butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup almond butter. Whisk in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Add flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
2. Pick Your Mix-Ins
We like a combo of crunchy, chewy, and extra sweetness, but as long as you don’t exceed 2 1/2 cups total, you’re golden! Fold in your mix-ins, then let dough sit to hydrate, covered with plastic wrap at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Illustrated by Jewelyn Butron
3. Bake the Cookies
Scoop ¼ cup mounds of the dough (you should have about 24), and space them evenly on parchment-lined sheet trays. Press tops of cookies down to form flattened discs, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake until set around the edges, about 3 minutes more.
Some Of Our Favorite Combos
Get recipes and more cookie idea’s at:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a29475530/protein-cookie-variations-combinations/
