High Protein Red Velvet Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these irresistible High Protein Red Velvet Cookies, a perfect balance of decadence and nutrition! Packed with whey protein powder and creamy Greek yogurt, these soft and chewy cookies are a high-protein twist on the classic red velvet treat. Enhanced with rich cocoa and studded with melty dark chocolate chips, they boast a vibrant, eye-catching color thanks to natural red food coloring. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for post-workout snacks, an energizing midday bite, or a fun dessert with a protein boost. Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or fuel your day, these protein-packed cookies are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon natural red food coloring
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined. Mix in the Greek yogurt until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and the tops are slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your high protein red velvet cookies as a delicious, guilt-free treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.7 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.5 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.3 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.0 g | ||
| Protein | 129.9 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1802 mg | 38% | |
*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.
