High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that helps you hit your protein goals, these peanut butter chocolate chip protein cookies are a great option! I wanted to create a cookie that was high in protein without being overly dense, dry, or tasting like a protein bar. They’re soft, peanut-buttery, and packed with chocolate chips, with about 9 grams of protein per cookie and under 100 calories each. They’re perfect for when you want something sweet while still keeping your nutrition goals in mind.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed

• 1½ Tbsp water

• ½ cup PB2

• ½ cup peanut flour

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter

• 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt

• ⅛ cup syrup

• ¼–⅓ cup water, as needed

• Pinch of salt

• Sprinkle of cinnamon

• 2 Tbsp chocolate chips

Directions

1. Make the flax egg: Mix the ground flaxseed with 1½ Tbsp water and let it sit for 3–5 minutes to thicken.

2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the PB2, peanut flour, protein powder, and baking soda.

3. Add the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, Greek yogurt, syrup, and hydrated flax mixture. Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

4. Adjust the consistency: Add ¼ cup water and mix. If the dough is too dry, add additional water 1 Tbsp at a time until you reach a soft, scoopable cookie-dough consistency.

5. Add the mix-ins: Fold in the salt, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.

6. Bake: Scoop the dough into balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten each one. Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes. Let cool before enjoying.

Approximate Nutrition

Per cookie:

• Calories: 86–90 kcal

• Protein: 8.5–9 g

• Carbohydrates: 6 g

• Fat: 2.5 g

• Fiber: 1–1.5 g