Protein Mint Chocolate Cookie
Chocolatey, minty, and magically soft — guilt-free holiday indulgence! [Serves 12 cookies. Macros per 1]
Ingredients
- 120g Natural almond or peanut butter
- 50g Coconut sugar
- 1 Whole egg
- 65g Egg whites
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- Pinch of Salt
- 25g Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 15g Gluten-free flour
- 30g Protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 15g Dark chocolate or HU chocolate, chopped
- 5g Crushed peppermint candies
Easy Swaps
Gluten-Free Flour
Almond Flour, Oat Flour, Coconut Flour
Peppermint Candy
Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips or Candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Then, mix in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and crushed candy cane.
- Scoop dough into 12 even portions (about 2 tbsp each) and place on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but still soft. Do not over bake—they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.


