Healthy 4 Ingredient High Protein Cookie Dough

This Edible Protein Cookie Dough is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting more protein in your day. Made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, like natural peanut butter, almond flour & vanilla protein powder, it's an easy no bake treat the whole family will love. The best part is, this sweet treat packs around 12 grams of protein per serving!

Hitting your daily protein goals does not have to mean missing out on dessert! You can work towards your health & fitness goals while still enjoying healthier treats made with better for you ingredients when your sweet tooth is calling for satisfaction. That’s why having great options, like these cookie dough protein bites, available can be so helpful. This high protein cookie dough recipe is great as a post-workout snack, a healthy sweet treat to share with your kids or just a great healthier alternative to traditional cookie dough.

If you’re a fan of high protein desserts and homemade protein treats, you might also enjoy these easy protein cookies or these protein rice krispies treats.

If you’re looking for more high protein recipes, you can check out this collection of high protein lunch recipes or check out the other protein recipes on my site! I even have a guide on my favorite easy to digest protein powders so you can find the best protein powder for you.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It uses a handful of ingredients. You only need 4 basic ingredients to make the edible cookie dough, but you can customize it with different add-ins like chocolate chips or crushed up protein cookies.
• It is easy. Since this is a no bake recipe, it whips up in just a few minutes with minimal effort or equipment. The perfect easy treat for the non-baker!
• It is protein packed. With around 12g of protein per serving, depending on the protein powder you have, these protein cookie dough bites pack a huge protein punch!
• It is safe to eat raw. Unlike traditional raw cookie dough, this recipe does not contain raw eggs or raw flour, so it is a great option for the cookie dough lover to safely enjoy.

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Edible Protein Cookie Dough Ingredients & Tested Substitutions

• Almond Flour. The base of this recipe uses almond flour. Alternatively, you can use oat flour if needed, however do not use white flour unless it has been heat treated as raw flour is not safe to eat.
• Vanilla Protein Powder. Vanilla protein powder works best, however you may use peanut butter protein powder or unflavored protein powder if you have one you enjoy. I used an easy to digest vegan protein powder called TumLove in my recipe (KIMBERLY15 saves you 15% off your first order!) but you can use any protein powder you like. This recipe will work with whey protein powder, pea protein powder, etc. If you don't have a favorite protein powder yet, you can check out my guide on my favorite easy to digest protein powders.
• Natural Peanut Butter. Be sure to choose natural peanut butter, one that is only peanuts & salt, as it is generally runnier and will mix better. Alternatively, you may use natural almond butter or cashew butter if you prefer. If you're a fan of it, sunflower butter would work too.
• Pure Maple Syrup. You should be able to find a high quality pure maple syrup at your local grocery store, but if not here is one I recommend.
• Recommended Add Ins: Chocolate chips are a great addition if you want to make edible chocolate chip cookie dough. I also recommend a pinch of salt to really enhance the flavors.

Protein Cookie Dough Step By Step Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, first add ½ cup of almond flour along with ½ cup (which is about 1.5 scoops) of protein powder. Before mixing, add the natural peanut butter along with the pure maple syrup. Mix the dough using a fork until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Note that if the cookie dough is a little too crumbly, you may add a little bit of non-dairy milk (or your milk of choice) or water 1 tablespoon at a time until it resembles a traditional cookie dough texture.

2. Add chocolate chips or other add-ins. Once the cookie dough is mixed, fold in chocolate chips or any other add-ins you're using.

3. Scoop & enjoy! Enjoy the protein powder cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl, or scoop it into individual bowls for serving.

Edible Protein Cookie Dough FAQs

​What kind of protein powder should be used?

​You can use your favorite protein powder in this recipe. Whether you use whey protein or plant based protein, that is up to you.

​I'm allergic to peanuts, can I swap out the peanut butter?

Absolutely! This recipe will work with different nut butter options, so feel free to use almond butter, cashew butter or whatever nut butter you prefer.

Can I substitute the almond flour for something else?

If you aren't able to use almond flour, you can use coconut flour or oat flour if you prefer.

How to store edible protein cookie dough

If you haven't devoured the entire bowl of cookie dough in one sitting, you may store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

More Protein Packed Recipes

If you enjoyed this protein packed recipe made with healthy ingredients, then you might also enjoy some of these delicious healthy recipes:

Protein Ice Cream Bars

Protein Monster Cookies

Protein Rice Krispies Treats

Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake

Blueberry Protein Muffins

Protein Hot Chocolate

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