This protein cookie dough has only 6 ingredients; And it contains a massive 20 grams of protein per serving! It's vegan and gluten free and can be whipped up in under 10 minutes. And, most importantly it's insanely delicious.
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A 6-ingredient treat that requires no baking, only 10 minutes to make, and is packed with protein? YES, please!
I absolutely love no baked treats like this edible brownie batter or this protein packed protein fluff. And, this one is relatively guilt free. There's zero gluten or dairy, and there's a walloping 20 grams of protein, so don't feel too bad if you eat more than one (or two) servings.
Top Tip: You might also enjoy my Protein Powder Overnight Oats.
Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
✅If you're an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, you'll appreciate this protein packed treat, which can be used as a pre or post workout booster. Adding protein to cookie dough can help boost muscle growth and recovery.
✅Satisfy your cravings without all the dairy and refined sugar you'd get in a normal cookie.
✅Protein is known to help with satiety and reduce appetite, which can help you reach your weight loss goals, or manage your current weight.
✅Protein cookie dough can be used in a variety of ways, such as baking cookies, making protein bars, or eating it as a snack.
Ingredients
- Oat Flour: You can buy oat flour in the store pre-made or your can make it yourself. To make oat flour from oats, simply add the oats to a blender or food processor and blend until you've achieved a fine flour-like consistency.
- Protein Powder: There's quite a few wonderful vegan protein powders out there these days. If you already have a favorite, just go with that. You can use chocolate or vanilla flavor. In case you're not up to speed on all the varieties of vegan protein powder out there, here's a brief run down:
- Pea protein powder: Pea protein is a good option for anyone who's allergic to soy or nuts. It's a complete protein and contains all the essential amino acids.
- Brown rice protein powder: Brown rice protein is hypoallergenic, easy to digest and is a good source of amino acids, it's also gluten-free.
- Hemp protein powder: Hemp protein is a complete protein that is also high in healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It has a nutty flavor, which may work well in cookie dough.
- Pumpkin seed protein powder: Pumpkin seed protein is a good alternative for people with nut allergies, it's also gluten-free and rich in minerals.
- Soy protein powder: Soy protein is a complete protein that is also low in fat and cholesterol. It may have a slightly beany taste.
- Vanilla: Vanilla adds that wonderful cookie dough flavor. As I always say, use the best quality vanilla extract you can afford. You'd be surprised how only a few teaspoons of vanilla effects the overall flavor of a recipe.
- Maple Syrup: Maple syrup adds sweetness. It's the perfect alternative to refined sugar.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: For more info on the suitability of chocolate chips for a vegan diet, have a look at this post: Are Chocolate Chips Vegan?
- Yogurt: I used oat yogurt, but you could also use soy or coconut yogurt
How To Make Protein Cookie Dough
- Whisk together your oat flour and the protein powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add your peanut butter, maple syrup, vegan yogurt, vanilla and chocolate chips. Stir until the dough holds together. It should have the consistency of cookie dough. If your dough is too loose, add a bit more protein powder. If it's too dry, add a bit more yogurt.
- Store in your fridge for best results.
Tips To Make The Best Protein Powder Cookie Dough
- Adjust the yogurt in the recipe as needed. Some protein powder absorb more liquid than others, so you may need to add more liquid to the dough to achieve the right consistency.
- Experiment with different flavors of protein powder to find one that works well with your recipe. Vanilla, chocolate, and peanut butter are popular choices.
- If you're making your own oat flour, ensure that it's ground to a powdery, flour-like consistency.
- Add in some healthy fats! Coconut oil works well here.
- If you don't like peanut butter, or have an allergy to peanuts, swap the peanut butter for another nut butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Storage Instructions
- To store protein powder cookie dough in the fridge, simply transfer it to an airtight container. It should stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To freeze protein cookie dough:
- Form the dough into balls or flatten them into disks. This will make it easy to portion out the dough when you are ready to bake.
- Place the dough balls or disks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they're not touching each other.
- Freeze the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until they're solid.
- Once the dough is frozen solid, transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer bag.
- The dough can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Protein cookies can be a healthy snack option, as they often contain a higher amount of protein than traditional cookies. However, the overall healthiness of protein cookies will depend on the specific ingredients and nutritional information of the brand or recipe you're considering. It's best to check the label for things like sugar, saturated fat, and calorie content.
Vegan protein powder can be a good source of protein for those following a vegan diet, as it is plant-based and does not contain any animal products. However, the overall healthiness of vegan protein powder will depend on the specific ingredients and nutritional information of the brand or type you are considering. Some popular sources of vegan protein powder are pea protein, soy protein, hemp protein and rice protein.
Vegan protein powder is typically made from plant-based sources such as peas, soy, hemp, and rice. Some vegan protein powder blends contain multiple sources of plant-based protein for a more complete amino acid profile.
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📖 Recipe
Protein Powder Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup vegan protein powder
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegan yogurt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk together the oat flour and the protein powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vegan yogurt , vanilla and chocolate chips. Stir until the dough holds together. It should have the consistency of cookie dough. If the dough is too loose, add a bit more protein powder. If it's too dry, add a bit more yogurt.
- Store in the fridge for best results.
Notes
- If you need this recipe to be gluten free, please make sure that your oats are clearly labeled gluten free. Some oats may be processed on a line with products that contain gluten.
- Store protein cookie dough in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To freeze protein cookie dough:
- Form the dough into balls or flatten them into disks. This will make it easy to portion out the dough when you are ready to bake.
- Place the dough balls or disks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they're not touching each other.
- Freeze the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are solid.
- Once the dough is frozen solid, you can transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer bag.
- The dough can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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