Easy Protein Cookie Dough | Jessica in the Kitchen

If you like edible cookie dough, you’ll love this protein cookie dough recipe! It has the flavour of chocolate chip cookie dough, with a protein boost to make it extra satisfying. You’ll want to eat it all day long!

While there are many vegan protein sources, sometimes you want something a little more fun than chickpeas or tofu. For those times, there’s protein cookie dough.

Friends, this recipe is a game-changer. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and satisfying. Plus, with the added protein boost, it can serve as a great post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up.

So what makes this protein cookie dough so special? First, it’s made with almond flour instead of regular flour to keep it gluten-free and add some healthy fats. Then, instead of using traditional sugar, we sweeten the dough with maple syrup, giving it a more natural sweetness.

But let’s not forget about the star ingredient: protein powder. You can use your favourite brand and flavour to customize this recipe to your liking, although I use vanilla in the recipe below for classic chocolate chip cookie dough. The possibilities are endless!

Why You’ll Love This Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

Here’s what makes protein cookie dough a favourite:

• A delicious way to work protein into your day. Let’s be honest: a lot of store-bought protein snacks taste terrible. (Sorry, it’s true!) But this protein cookie dough is legitimately tasty, so you’ll actually look forward to eating it.
• Safe to eat. Even vegan cookie dough isn’t safe to snack on since it’s made with flour, which can contain pathogens before it’s baked or cooked. My protein cookie dough recipe is made with almond flour and oat flour instead, so you can eat it raw without any worries.
• Totally customizable. You can use whatever type of protein powder you’d like to make this recipe your own. You can also add different mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even sprinkles for a fun twist.

Notes on Ingredients

Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Fine almond flour – Don’t use almond meal, which is more coarsely ground.
• Plant-based vanilla protein powder – Any variety you like or have on hand will work in this recipe.
• Oat flour – You can make your own by grinding old-fashioned oats in a blender or food processor.
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Peanut butter – Use sunflower seed butter if you have a peanut allergy.
• Maple syrup – Or your sweetener of choice. Date syrup would also work well.
• Semisweet chocolate chips
• Plant-based milk – Almond, coconut, or any other type.

Which Plant Milk Has the Most Protein?

Soy milk is the clear winner when it comes to protein content with 7 grams per cup, which means using soy milk in this recipe will boost the protein in the cookie dough even further. 

How to Make Protein Cookie Dough

Ready to get started? Here’s what you’ll need to do:

• Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the almond flour, protein powder, oat flour, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
• Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter and maple syrup. 
• Finish the dough. Stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter and maple syrup mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips, then thin with the plant-based milk, if needed. Eat right away or store for later.

Tips for Success

Follow these tips for perfect protein cookie dough:

• Use room temperature ingredients. Make sure your peanut butter and maple syrup are at room temperature or slightly warmed to make mixing easier. You can heat the peanut butter in the microwave for 20 seconds if needed.
• Keep the proportions the same. You can switch up this protein cookie dough with your favourite mix-ins, but keep the ratio of mix-ins to dough the same. This means you shouldn’t use more than 1/2 cup total of mix-ins.
• Adjust as needed. Add more plant milk to make the dough thinner, or add more oat or almond flour if you want a thicker dough. 

Variations

There’s a lot of room to get creative with this recipe! You can make protein cookie dough inspired by any of your favourite cookies, whether it’s White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies or Chewy Trail Mix Cookies. Just swap out the protein powder flavour and mix-ins to match your desired cookie flavour.

Serving Suggestions

You can use this protein cookie dough any way you use regular edible cookie dough. Roll it into little balls to add to an ice cream sundae, sandwich it between two cookies for a protein-packed cookie sandwich, or just eat it straight out of the bowl with a spoon.

How to Store

Store protein cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Can I Freeze This Recipe?

Yes, you can freeze protein cookie dough for up to 3 months. Store it in an airtight container or freezer bag and thaw it in the fridge before enjoying. 

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