Soft on the edges, melty and gooey in the center, and packed with protein—these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies taste like a bakery treat but fuel your body like a snack. Perfect for dessert, meal prep, or a post-workout bite.
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📝 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter (creamy, no added sugar)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (or sugar-free syrup for low sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp oat flour (or almond flour)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Add-Ins
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (regular or sugar-free)
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp milk (to adjust dough texture)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth. - Add dry ingredients
Stir in protein powder, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Dough should be thick but soft. Add milk if needed. - Fold in chocolate chips
- Shape cookies
Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp each), roll into balls, and place on tray.
👉 Do not flatten—this keeps the centers gooey. - Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes only. Edges should look set, centers soft. - Cool slightly
Let rest 5–10 minutes (they firm up outside but stay gooey inside).
Nut & Allergen Information
- Contains peanuts
- Contains dairy (if whey protein or chocolate chips with milk are used)
- Contains eggs
- Gluten-free (if protein powder & chocolate chips are certified GF)
Nut-Free Option
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- Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter
- Use oat flour instead of almond flour
Nutrition (Approx. per cookie – 12 cookies)
- Calories: ~140
- Protein: 7–9 g
- Carbs: ~10 g
- Sugar: 4–5 g
- Fat: ~7 g
(Depends on protein powder and sweetener used)
Pro Tips for Gooey Centers
- Slightly underbake—they finish cooking as they cool
- Chill dough 10 minutes if too soft
- Press extra chocolate chips into the tops before baking
Q & A
Q: Will these taste like protein cookies?
A: No—soft, rich, and peanut-buttery like classic cookies.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: Yes! Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 2.5 tbsp water) and plant-based protein.
Q: Are these good for weight loss?
A: Yes—high protein helps reduce cravings when enjoyed in moderation.
Q: How do I store them?
A:
- Room temp: 2 days
- Fridge: up to 5 days
- Freezer: 2 months (reheat 10 seconds for gooey center)
Q: Can I make them keto or low-carb?
A: Yes—use sugar-free syrup, low-carb protein powder, and keto chocolate chips.
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