High Protein Macadamia Nut Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these High Protein Macadamia Nut Cookies, a deliciously wholesome treat that's as satisfying as it is nutritious! With a delightful crunch from chopped macadamia nuts and the creamy sweetness of white chocolate chips, these cookies are elevated by the inclusion of whey protein powder and oat flour for an added protein boost. Perfect for post-workout snacking or when you need a pick-me-up, these cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. The combination of classic cookie flavors with a health-conscious twist makes these crowd-pleasers ideal for fitness enthusiasts and cookie lovers alike. Bake up a batch and savor the golden-brown edges and luscious bites, knowing they’re packed with added goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Oat flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 scoops Whey protein powder
- 1 cup Chopped macadamia nuts
- 0.5 cup White chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking soda, salt, and whey protein powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these high protein macadamia nut cookies warm or store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.5 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.1 g | ||
| Protein | 86.0 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1723 mg | 37% | |
*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.
