Chocolate Covered Cherry Protein Packed Cookies
Indulge in a sweet yet nutritious treat with these Chocolate Covered Cherry Protein Packed Cookies! Bursting with rich dark cocoa flavor, chewy dried cherries, and melty dark chocolate chips, these cookies are a delightful combination of indulgence and health. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, almond flour, and your choice of chocolate or vanilla protein powder, they’re the perfect guilt-free snack or post-workout pick-me-up. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no refined sugars, these gluten-free cookies are an easy and satisfying way to fuel your day. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, their soft, decadent center will have you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond butter
- 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup dried cherries
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, protein powder, and dark cocoa powder. Stir until a smooth mixture forms.
Add honey, vanilla extract, and the egg to the mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
Gradually fold in the almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt, and stir until fully combined.
Gently mix in the dried cherries and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips to create even shapes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.2 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 905 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.1 g | ||
| Protein | 100.7 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 989 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2958 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
