Protein Sugar Cookies Recipe (GF, Refined Sugar Free)
Bake these Protein Sugar Cookies the next time you have a dessert craving but want to reach your protein goals too. Made with wholesome, simple ingredients they're gluten free, refined sugar free, egg free and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder see post for swaps
- 3 tablespoons granulated monk fruit sweetener
- 4 tablespoons butter softened to the point of almost melted
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- 2 teaspoons almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare to bake. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit & line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix the batter. In a large bowl, add all of the dry ingredients & whisk gently to fully incorporate. Next, add the wet ingredients continuing to whisk until the mixture becomes crumbly. Switch to a silicone spatula, continuing to mix the mixture together. Note this might seem to take a bit to come together but don't worry, the almond flour needs a little time to soak up the moisture. Using your hands to form the mixture into a dough ball can also help it come together.
- Form the cookies. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out 4 equal sized cookie dough balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle additional monk fruit over the cookie dough balls, then using your hands or the back of a measuring cup gently press the cookies down as they will not spread much while baking.
- Bake. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Note the may be a bit soft & fragile immediately from the oven; allow them to cool to room temperature before moving so they set.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best results.
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