High Protein Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

Indulge in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with these High Protein Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder, these treats pack a protein punch while maintaining their classic nutty sweetness. A touch of honey and unsweetened applesauce add natural sweetness and moisture, while the irresistible creamy filling—made with peanut butter and protein powder—takes these cookies to a whole new level. Ready in just 30 minutes, these soft, chewy sandwich cookies are a guilt-free, protein-packed twist on the nostalgic classic, perfect for post-workout snacks or satisfying mid-day cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Natural peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Vanilla protein powder
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Peanut butter (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (for filling)
• 0.25 cup Vanilla protein powder (for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of natural peanut butter, 0.5 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 0.25 cup of honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together 0.75 cup of vanilla protein powder, 0.5 cup of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Step 5

Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball. Flatten each ball gently with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly browned. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

To prepare the filling, mix 0.75 cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 0.25 cup of vanilla protein powder in a bowl until smooth.

Step 8

Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of the filling on the bottom side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie on top.

Step 9

Repeat the filling and sandwich process until all cookies are assembled. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3758.3

Total Fat 242.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 284.5mg	0%
Sodium 4324.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.1g	0%
Total Sugars 140.5g
Protein 239.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 1194.6mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 3487.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 21.8%