Protein Cookie Dough (2024)

This protein cookie dough is a simple five minute recipe that is perfect for a post workout snack or healthy dessert. It’s vegan, gluten free, keto friendly, refined sugar free and has 10 grams of protein per serving.

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This recipe has no chickpeas or beans needed, though I do love my chickpea cookie dough, but instead is made with some almond flour, protein powder, maple syrup, peanut butter and non-dairy milk.

I add a generous amount of chocolate chips, but you can add any fix-ins you like. Chopped nuts, sprinkles for a funfetti twist, whatever you like!

It’s perfect for a little post workout snack, after school snack or healthy dessert. Roll it up into little bites or eat it straight off the spoon! Try my cookie dough protein bars or protein donuts next!

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Easy to make
  • 10 grams of protein per serving
  • Healthy but indulgent
  • Gluten free & vegan
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Ingredients and substitutions

Almond flour. The almond flour will help absorb some of the wet ingredients and give a more classic cookie dough like texture.

If you are nut free, you can likely sub for oat flour, but start with 3/4 cup and add more only as needed since oat flour is more absorbent than almond flour.

Protein powder. I opted to use a vanilla pea protein, but you can also use whey. I recommend sticking with vanilla for the best flavor, but chocolate will work. In this particular recipe, I do not recommend using collagen powder.

Peanut butter. The peanut butter adds a nice rich flavor and some moisture to this protein cookie dough. You can sub for any nut or seed butter such as cashew, almond or sunflower.

Maple syrup. I have test this recipe with both maple syrup and honey, and find maple syrup works best since it’s a bit thinner in texture. I do not recommend granulated sugar here.

Milk. You’ll need about 1/4 cup of any milk of choice. I used almond, but soy, oat or regular cows milk will also work.

Chocolate chips. To keep this refined sugar free, you can use a stevia sweetened chocolate chip. I like using mini chips, but anything goes!

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How to make protein cookie dough

COMBINE DRY. Whisk together the almond flour and protein powder.

MELT PEANUT BUTTER. Add the peanut butter to the microwave and heat for about 20 seconds, just to melt it slightly so it’s easier to work with.

ADD IN WET. Add the peanut butter to the flour and protein mixture along with the maple syrup, milk and vanilla.

MIX. Mix together with a rubber spatula until combined, adding 1-2 more tablespoons of milk as needed to thin to your desired texture.

ADD CHOCOLATE. Fold in the chocolate chips. Leave as is or roll into balls. Store in the fridge for best results.

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Storage tips

I recommend storing this cookie dough in the fridge. It will keep for up to 1 week in a sealed container.

You can also freeze it! To freeze, I recommend rolling up into little bites, then placing in a container or ziplock bag and freezing for up to 1 month.

You’ll want to let it thaw at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before eating.

Can I bake these into cookies?

No, I do not recommend that. This no bake protein cookie dough is definitely designed to be eaten raw, and since there are no eggs, you can safely do that! Instead, I recommend trying my protein chocolate chip cookies.

Is it keto?

As written, this protein cookie dough is not keto, but all you need to do is swap the maple syrup for a keto friendly liquid sweetener to make it low carb and keto friendly.

Most grocery stores sell a keto “maple syrup” that is sweetened with something like stevia or monk fruit.

I do not recommend leaving out the syrup completely and subbing for regular stevia as the syrup is necessary to add moisture to the cookie dough!

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  • Protein Brownies
  • Protein Pancakes
  • Banana Muffins

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Protein Cookie Dough

by: claire cary

This protein cookie dough is a simple five minute recipe that is perfect for a post workout snack or healthy dessert. It's vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free and has 10 grams of protein per serving.

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Whisk together the almond flour and protein powder.

  • Add the peanut butter to the microwave and heat for about 20 seconds, just to melt it slightly so it's easier to work with.

  • Add the peanut butter to the flour along with the maple syrup, milk and vanilla.

  • Mix together with a rubber spatula until combined, adding 1-2 more tablespoons of milk as needed.

  • Fold in the chocolate chips.

  • Leave as is or roll into balls. Store in the fridge for best results.

Notes

I used vanilla pea protein, but you can also use whey protein or whatever you prefer. I do recommend sticking with vanilla, and using one with stevia.

You can use any nut or seed butter of choice here, but I love the flavor of peanut butter.

Serving: 0.3cup / Calories: 260kcal / Carbohydrates: 21g / Protein: 10g / Fat: 12g / Fiber: 2g / Sugar: 11g

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FAQs

How do you know if cookie dough has enough flour? ›

That's right—just by looking at the way your dough sticks to the mixer you can tell whether you have too much flour, not enough flour, or too many eggs. In this case you can counter the imbalance straight away, adding more wet ingredients or more flour until you get the consistency you want.

How healthy are protein cookies? ›

One potential downside of protein cookies is their calorie and sugar content. Some protein cookies may contain added sugars and unhealthy fats, which can hinder your fitness goals if consumed in excess. It's crucial to read the nutrition labels and opt for cookies that are low in sugar and high in protein.

How many calories are in protein dough? ›

Each 1kg bulk pack delivers 25 satisfying servings, with each scoop packed with 21.5g of protein, only 3.3g of fat, and a mere 6.1g of carbs for a total of 143 calories.

How do you know if dough needs more flour? ›

The dough should still feel a little tacky. If the dough starts sticking to your hands, add a little more flour to your hands, rather than to the dough, so you don't throw off that careful ratio of ingredients in your bread recipe.

What happens when you add more flour to cookie dough? ›

One of the most common mistakes when making cookie dough is accidentally adding too much flour, which can hamper the consistency.

Why are protein cookies so dry? ›

Baking with protein is very different to normal baking, especially baking with whey protein powder because it causes the baked items to become dry if not counteracted with other ingredients.

Do protein cookies build muscle? ›

Incorporating protein cookies into your fitness routine

Packed with high-quality protein, these cookies provide the necessary fuel to support muscle growth, repair, and recovery. One of the key benefits of protein cookies is their versatility.

Is a protein cookie a meal replacement? ›

FOR ON-THE-GO CRAVING CONTROL– Protein cookies are the ideal cookie meal replacement or protein snack for people who are always on-the-go.

How to increase protein content in cookies? ›

Options to increase protein content in baked items include:
  1. Beans and Pulses: Chickpea powder (25-28% protein) ...
  2. Eggs. Egg Whites (10% protein)5 ...
  3. Grains/Pseudo-grains. Whole Wheat ( 9-15% protein)5 ...
  4. Milk. Whey protein (11-90% protein) ...
  5. Nuts. Almond Butter (24% protein) ...
  6. Nutritional yeasts ( 50% protein)
  7. Seeds.

What does too much egg in cookie dough do? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

What does adding water to cookie dough do? ›

The most likely benefit of adding water to your cookie dough is to help hydrate the batter. If your dough looks dry after mixing (especially when using browned butter), adding a tablespoon or two of water could be just what your dough needs to prevent a dry, crumbly cookie.

How long is protein dough good for? ›

They are good at room temp for 30 days, but after that will need refrigeration or freezing.

Is protein really 4 calories? ›

How many calories are in one gram of fat, carbohydrate, or protein? Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, protein provides 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram. This information is also included at the end of the Nutrition Facts label on food packages.

How does protein content affect dough? ›

If the protein content is too low (around 6%) the gluten won't be strong enough to form good bread because the gluten can't provide the structure to trap the gas from yeast activity and help the bread rise.

What does adding less flour do to cookies? ›

Since flour provides the bulk of the structure in a cookie, the amount you use can alter the texture of the cookie: less flour to butter ratio means thin spread out cookies; more flour to butter ratio means dense and doughy cookies that don't spread as much.

How to know if cookie dough is too dry? ›

How do you know if cookie dough is too dry? Perfect cookie dough is soft and pliable and should hold together in a nice ball. If it seems chalky and is flaking apart when you try and use a cookie scoop, then the chances are your cookies are going to come out dry and crumbly. And no one wants dry chocolate chip cookies!

What is the perfect consistency for cookie dough? ›

When properly mixed, cookie dough should have a soft and pliable consistency. It should hold together well when scooped or rolled into balls, but not be overly sticky or wet. The dough should be easy to handle and shape without falling apart.

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