Indulge in Irresistible Whey Protein Cookies

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼cupsvanilla-flavored whey protein powder

  • 1cupwhole wheat flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1cupunsalted butter, softened

  • ¾cupwhite sugar

  • 6tablespoonssucralose and brown sugar blend (such as Splenda® brown sugar blend)

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 2largeeggs

  • 1(10 ounce) bagchocolate chips

  • 1cupchopped walnuts (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine whey protein, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

  3. Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar substitute, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each one in fully before adding the next. Slowly beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts by hand.

  4. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 9 to 12 minutes. Let cool for about 2 minutes before removing cookies from the sheets and placing on cooling racks.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use Splenda instead of white sugar for a lower-sugar alternative.

You can use any type of morsels you prefer, and any of your favorite chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe48
Calories140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g
10%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
121mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
9g
17%
Calcium
8mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
47mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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