Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies - Eat With Clarity

These chocolate chip protein cookies are the perfect healthy dessert. With 14 grams of protein per serving, this healthier treat is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re chewy, filled with peanut butter and ready in 20 minutes!

overhead shot of the protein cookies with chocolate chips

These chocolate chip protein cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor, have 14 grams of protein per serving and are so easy to make. Like my chocolate protein cake!

They’re made with 4 key ingredients- peanut butter, eggs, protein powder and sugar. Plus a few extras like baking soda, vanilla and chocolate chips. Similar to my snickerdoodle protein cookies!

A lot of store bought protein cookies, like Lenny and Larry’s, are still loaded with artificial ingredients and are generally not as good for you as a homemade version.

While I wouldn’t recommend a protein cookie as a meal replacement, they make a great snack or healthy dessert! If you love this recipe, try my protein cookie dough, chickpea blondies or chickpea cookies next!

Before we get started…

I suggest peanut butter for the best flavor and a higher protein content, but another nut butter like almond will also work!
Vanilla protein powder works best here. I used pea, but whey is ok too!
I like semi-sweet chocolate chips, but anything goes.

How to make chocolate chip protein cookies

STEP 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth.

STEP 2: Fold in the protein powder, baking soda and salt. It will be thick! Fold in the chocolate chips.

STEP 3: Scoop using a 2 tablespoon scoop and roll into balls. Flatten. They will not spread much while baking, so form into roughly the shape you want the cookies to be.

STEP 4: Bake for 8-12 minutes (I do 10 in my oven), depending on preference. They will firm up slightly as they cool.

STEP 5: Let cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes, then enjoy!

two images showing how to make the dough

Key ingredients & swaps

EGGS. Two eggs will not only add moisture to the cookies and help bind all ingredients, but they also add a generous amount of protein!

PEANUT BUTTER. Peanut butter makes up the base of these protein cookies. You can easily sub for any other kind of nut butter such as almond, but peanuts have more protein.

SUGAR. I have tested these with coconut, brown and white sugar and all work well! The color will vary depending on the kind you use.

PROTEIN POWDER. I used a vanilla pea protein, but any kind of vanilla protein powder, such as whey, will work well.

You can use a chocolate protein powder, but that won’t create a very rich chocolate flavor, it’ll be pretty mild.

How to store and freeze

Once prepared, these chocolate chip protein cookies will keep for about 3 days. They do best in a container or on a plate with foil so they don’t dry out.

You can also freeze these after they bake! Simply let them cool completely, then transfer to a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 1 month.

Reheat right from frozen in the oven at 300 just until warm through the center and the chocolate begins to melt.

Can I make them vegan?

Unfortunately, the eggs are essential to bind all ingredients together and prevent the cookies from falling apart. Instead, try my vegan protein cookies which are also gluten free and have no eggs.

bite taken out of the protein cookie to show chewy texture

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I add protein powder to cookies?

I do not recommend any protein powder to any traditional cookie recipe. It will likely dry out the cookies and lead to an unpleasant texture. I highly recommend following a recipe that already has protein powder, like this one!

Can I make these with no peanut butter?

Yes! You will need a nut butter of some sort though as that makes up the base of the recipe. However, you can easily use sunflower seed, almond, cashew etc.

Can I add banana?

If you want to add a banana flavor to these cookies, your best bet is to swap just one of the eggs for 1/4 cup of mashed banana. You can also try my healthy banana bread cookies!

Can I make them keto or sugar free?

Yes, feel free to use your favorite sugar replacement in these cookies to make them keto friendly and low carb. I like this one.

protein ripped in half with melted chocolate

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