Description
This Protein Cookie Dough recipe is a healthy, no-bake treat packed with almond flour, protein powder, and peanut butter, delivering a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and chocolaty flavors. Easy to prepare and ideal for a quick snack or energy boost, it can be enjoyed as is or shaped into bite-sized balls for convenient grabbing and storing in the fridge.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (preferably vanilla pea or whey protein with stevia)
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk (plus 1-2 tablespoons more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and vanilla protein powder until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Slightly Melt Peanut Butter: Place the unsalted creamy peanut butter in the microwave and heat for about 20 seconds to soften it slightly, making it easier to incorporate.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the warmed peanut butter to the almond flour mixture along with the maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Use a rubber spatula to mix everything together until a dough forms, adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons of non-dairy milk if the mixture feels too dry or crumbly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Shape and Store: You can enjoy the cookie dough as is or roll it into bite-sized balls. Store your protein cookie dough in the refrigerator for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Vanilla pea protein is recommended, but whey protein or any preferred vanilla-flavored protein powder can be used; choosing one with stevia reduces added sugar.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice according to your flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
