Dairy-Free Paleo Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies? Yes, please! A couple of weeks ago I tested my recipe for Almond Butter Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins. These were a pretty big hit for my site and among friends as well. I am still determined not to waste leftover food from recipes. The dark chocolate chips from that recipe came in handy while brainstorming ideas for these cookies. I also used coconut sugar for this recipe. I have not used this sugar since I made my Strawberry Greek Yogurt Bites. EEEK! I do not want to admit how long ago I made those. Hint, I made the bites, and celebrated the Chiefs first season home-game win last fall, immediately after.
Calories: 183 Fat: 10G Net Carbs: 14G Protein: 9G
It is very important to use NATURAL peanut butter if you would like the recipe to remain healthy. Regular peanut butter typically has added sugar and salt. I look for peanut butter that has one ingredient, PEANUTS.
I opted for coconut sugar vs regular sugar because organic palm coconut sugar is 3-5% fructose. Regular table sugar is 70-70% fructose. We see reports all of the time on how unhealthy fructose can be. I always opt to lower my intake, when possible.
I dipped the cookies in almond milk. Sooooo yummy!
Peanut Butter Protein Cookies with Dark Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- handful of dark chocolate chips about 16
- 2 scoops protein powder use gluten-free for GF option
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir.
- Continue to stir until fully combined.
- If the cookie dough appears dry, add a small amount of water.
- If the cookie dough appears too watery, add in a little more protein powder.
- Dab your hands with a splash of water.
- Scoop about two spoonfuls of dough onto your hands. Create small balls with the dough.
- Flatten the ball in your hands.
- Place on the lined cookie sheet.
- Use a fork and create criss cross marks on each of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. (Mine were ready right at 10 minutes)
- Allow to cool.
- Serve!
Just Jo
Saturday 25th of February 2017
What a lovely, not too naughty treat! I love coconut blossom sugar - such a lovely date-like, caramel taste mmm
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Saturday 25th of February 2017
I love making sweets that are actually good for you-- I have never seen this protein powder before!
lisa | Garlic & Zest
Friday 24th of February 2017
Wait -- only one chocolate chip? I feel gypped! But I guess you're making it healthy -- and I'm just mucking it up! Nicely done!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Friday 24th of February 2017
Wow, how cool that these are made without any flour and they have an added protein boost!
Beth
Wednesday 15th of February 2017
They look fantastic! My son will love these! Thanks for sharing!