High Protein Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in these High Protein Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies—a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while delivering a boost of protein! Made with almond flour and your choice of pea or whey protein powder, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolatey goodness from semisweet chocolate chips. Perfect for health-conscious cookie lovers, this recipe is ideal for those following a gluten-free diet or looking to increase their protein intake without sacrificing flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies bake to golden perfection in under 12 minutes, making them a quick and easy dessert or snack option. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pair them with your favorite beverage for a wholesome pick-me-up!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Organic cane sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Protein powder (pea or whey, unflavored or vanilla)
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spoon or spatula until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Step 7
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop evenly sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Step 8
Gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Enjoy your high protein gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (847.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3992.0 |
| Total Fat 247.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 109.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 517.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1976.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 342.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 295.4g | |
| Protein 154.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1010.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 34.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1449.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories