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Protein Cookie Dough recipe card

Protein Cookie Dough

Vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free protein cookie dough with 10 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy milk plus 1–2 tablespoons more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Add the almond flour and vanilla protein powder to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and no lumps remain.
  2. Place the peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave for 20 seconds until slightly melted and easy to stir.
  3. Pour the warmed peanut butter into the dry ingredients, then add the maple syrup, 1/4 cup non-dairy milk, and vanilla bean paste.
  4. Use a rubber spatula to mix and press the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  5. If the dough looks dry or crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons more non-dairy milk, a little at a time, mixing until the dough holds together and is soft and scoopable.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Serve immediately as soft cookie dough or roll into bite-size balls.
  8. Store the cookie dough or dough balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

- Use a finely ground almond flour for the smoothest, most cookie-dough-like texture.
- Choose a vanilla protein powder you enjoy on its own, as its flavor comes through in the dough.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe fully vegan and dairy free.
- For firmer texture, chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before serving or rolling into balls.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; for longer storage, freeze rolled balls and thaw briefly before eating.