This is the best edible protein cookie dough recipe! This cookie dough is an easy treat that is made with protein powder, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips. This healthy dessert is high in protein and has 42 grams of protein per serving!
No bake snacks like my chocolate orange energy bites are some of my all time favourite, which is why I am so excited to share no bake dessert recipe with you!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- This edible high protein cookie dough tastes amazing! Like a delicious chocolate chip cookie.
- It's so quick and easy to make with only a few minutes of hands on time.
- It is high in protein with 42 grams of protein per serving!
- It's a healthy no-bake dessert that is naturally gluten-free and refined sugar free. It can easily be made dairy-free and vegan too!
- It's safe to eat raw since it's made without eggs.
- It stores well and freezes well so it's perfect for a quick snack or easy treat and is a great option for meal prep.
If you love edible cookie dough you will also love gluten-free edible cookie dough, edible pumpkin cookie dough and no bake cookie dough bites.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Protein powder - use your favourite protein powder to make this homemade cookie dough. A vanilla flavoured one will give the best taste. This is the vegan protein powder I use.
- Almond flour - a great gluten-free flour that helps to give this cookie dough the perfect texture, while adding a little bit of extra protein and natural sweetness.
- Peanut butter - I recommend using smooth, natural peanut butter.
- Maple syrup - to naturally sweeten this protein cookie dough recipe while keeping it refined sugar free.
- Dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks - you can use regular, dairy-free, or vegan chocolate chips to make this recipe. To keep it refined sugar free be sure to use chocolate chips sweetened with coconut sugar.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- For a stronger vanilla flavour add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to this protein cookie dough recipe.
- If you don't have almond flour: replace it with more protein powder instead.
- To make without peanut butter: use a different nut or seed butter such as cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or almond butter. Just make sure to use a smooth nut butter or seed butter and one that doesn't have any added sugar.
- Instead of water you could use milk or a non-dairy milk such as coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk. Just note this will change the flavour of the cookie dough slightly.
- To turn these into protein cookie dough bites: form the dough into small balls and serve them that way instead.
- To make gluten-free: use a certified gluten-free protein powder.
- To make vegan: use a vegan protein powder and vegan chocolate chips.
- For dairy-free: use a dairy free protein powder and dairy free chocolate chips.
How to make protein cookie dough:
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and maple syrup until combined and smooth.
- Step 2: Next, slowly stir in the protein powder and almond flour into the wet ingredients until you get a thick and crumbly texture.
- Step 3: Now add in the water and stir the dough until you have the smooth texture that you like.
- Step 4: Lastly, stir in the chocolate chips, then enjoy!
Top Tips:
- You can use any type of vanilla protein powder that you like to make this recipe.
- Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal or it would be too dry and have a gritty texture.
- As written, this recipe serves two people. If you only want a single serving just cut the recipe in half.
- Depending on the protein powder you use, and the texture you prefer, you may need to add more or less water to this recipe.
Protein cookie dough FAQs:
No this recipe is not low carb or keto.
I have not tried baking this cookie dough into cookies and am not sure if it would work out or not.
As long as you use a paleo protein powder it is paleo yes.
This edible cookie dough is best eaten right away, but if you do have any leftovers, store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It will dry out a bit so feel free to add a bit of water before you serve it.
Yes, to freeze this cookie dough place portions of the cookie dough in airtight containers and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Recipe
Protein Cookie Dough
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water (or more to achieve desired texture)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and maple syrup until combined.
- Slowly stir in the protein powder and almond flour until you get a thick and crumbly texture.
- Add the water, and stir the dough until you have the texture that you like.
- Stir in the chocolate chips. Then enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- You can use any type of vanilla protein powder that you like to make this cookie dough.
- Depending on the type of protein powder you use you may need to add more or less water to get the consistency you prefer.
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