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A glass jar filled with creamy, protein-packed cookie dough, generously studded with chocolate chips. This high-protein cookie dough recipe is a healthy, no-bake treat made with nutritious ingredients like protein powder, nut butter, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert.

Healthy Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

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A healthy, protein-packed edible Protein Cookie Dough Recipe that's completely safe to eat raw. Perfect for post-workout treats or whenever you're craving something sweet!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond flour heat-treated
  • 2 scoops 60g vanilla protein powder
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flour
  • ¼ cup natural almond butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips sugar-free optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Heat Treat Flour:
  1. Spread almond flour on baking sheet
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes
  3. Let cool completely
Mix Dry Ingredients:
  1. Combine cooled almond flour, protein powder, and coconut flour
    A stainless steel mixing bowl filled with dry ingredients, including protein powder, flour, and sweetener, being whisked together to prepare a protein cookie dough recipe. The warm lighting and natural textures create a cozy baking scene, highlighting the wholesome and nutritious ingredients used in this healthy, high-protein treat.
  2. Whisk to remove lumps
  3. Add salt and mix well
Combine Wet Ingredients:
  1. Mix almond butter and maple syrup until smooth
  2. Add vanilla extract and almond milk
  3. Stir until well combined
Create Dough:
  1. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients
  2. Mix until dough forms
  3. Add more almond milk if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time
  4. Fold in chocolate chips
    A creamy and smooth protein cookie dough mixture being stirred in a large mixing bowl, with rich chocolate chips scattered on top. This high-protein, no-bake cookie dough is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional cookie dough, perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like protein powder, nut butter, and natural sweeteners.

Nutrition

Serving: 45gCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 95mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing
  • Heat treating flour is essential for food safety
  • Adjust sweetness to taste
  • Can be made vegan with plant-based protein powder
  • Add more almond milk if dough is too dry
  • Works with any protein powder flavor

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