Keto Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

You can stop your search; this is the best protein cookie recipe out there! Made with vanilla protein powder and keto chocolate chips, these protein chocolate chip cookies are as nutrient-dense as they are delicious. They're even naturally gluten-free and keto, so you can enjoy them no matter your dietary restrictions.

Why You Need These Cookies

There's room for dessert in every diet; keto is no exception!

These protein chocolate chip cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth while simultaneously giving you a boost of protein to your daily macronutrients.

I love recipes that serve double duty; just because something is considered a treat doesn't mean it can't do good for your body.

You can feel good about adding these naturally sweetened keto protein cookies to your diet.

The Cookie's Ingredients

Almond Flour

I love almond flour as a wheat flour substitute because it is keto-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and provides a super satisfying texture to baked goods.

Almond flour can be slightly chewy depending on how finely it is milled (which perfectly suits cookies!). It's the obvious choice for protein cookies because it has 7 grams of protein per ¼ cup.

You could also use coconut flour in this recipe, though it wouldn't have the same protein content.

Vanilla Protein Powder

To give these healthy protein cookies some extra macronutrients, I add vanilla protein powder to the mix.

You can use your protein powder of choice, whether that be a whey protein, pea protein, or another plant-based protein powder – just make sure it is keto-approved!

If you need a recommendation, the KOS vanilla protein powder is one of the best plant-based protein powders on the market; it's keto, vegan, and soy-free.

Powdered Sweetener

On the keto diet, we avoid refined sugars. Luckily, there are clever solutions to sweeten our baked goods.

I use a powdered sugar substitute to sweeten these protein cookies. Monk fruit sweetener is a great keto alternative, and you only need a little!

Eggs

For added protein and binding powder, this recipe uses two large eggs.

Butter

Melted butter makes these chocolate chip protein cookies super decadent; it also adds some fat content making them even more appropriate for a keto diet.

Baking Essentials

Xanthan gum and baking powder are added to this protein cookie dough.

The xanthan gum helps to stabilize and bind, and the baking powder adds leavening to the mix.

Vanilla

For an extra burst of vanilla flavor, I add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to my protein cookie recipe (feel free to measure with your heart).

Chocolate Chips

The star of this recipe is the keto chocolate chips!

Sugar-free chocolate chips are just as tasty as your traditional variety without risking your ketosis.

Try breaking up this Good Milk Chocolate bar into chips as your keto alternative.

Tips

For the perfect protein cookies every time, follow these simple baking tips:

• Don't overmix your batter - this results in dense cookies.
• Use parchment paper or cooking spray to avoid sticking.
• Add a splash of almond milk if the batter is too dry.

Instructions

These protein chocolate chip cookies are quick and easy to make! Here are the steps:

Prep for Baking

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.

You can also prep your baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix Batter

In a large bowl, combine all of your ingredients except for your chocolate chips (those come later!).

Blend your ingredients with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until you achieve a fully-combined, smooth cookie dough.

Add Chocolate

Next, gently fold your chocolate chips into the cookie batter.

Time to Bake

Drop your batter by the spoonful onto your prepared baking sheet; this recipe should make 16 protein cookies.

Bake for 15 minutes and let cool before chowing down!

Serving Suggestions

These healthy protein cookies make an excellent grab-and-go snack! Eat one, along with some crispy radish chips to satisfy your hunger.

Because these cookies are so nutrient-dense, I think they're perfectly suitable as a breakfast food. So enjoy them with your morning iced coffee or a keto chai tea.

Lastly, you can amp up these protein cookies as a dessert option with a decadent sugar-free milkshake or crumbled-over chocolate ice cream.

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