Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies, packed with wholesome ingredients and a rich, chocolatey flavor! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track, these soft cookies combine creamy peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, and rolled oats for a boost of energy and nutrition. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and studded with dark chocolate chips, they’re a delicious balance of indulgence and health. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these easy-to-make cookies are ideal as a post-workout snack, breakfast on the go, or midday pick-me-up. Plus, they’re high in protein, gluten-free, and can be made dairy-free with simple tweaks. Grab one (or two!) of these chewy, satisfying cookies and power through your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
- 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate flavor)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.333 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.333 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
Add the protein powder, rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until a thick dough forms.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 12 evenly sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers to your desired thickness, as these cookies won't spread much during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.7 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2204 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.6 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2805 mg | 60% | |
*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.
