Salty, sweet, and packed with protein, these Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are a filling way to enjoy a classic cookie. Made with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and your favorite chocolate protein powder, these nutty cookies are sure to satisfy every time!
Protein powder cookies
Let’s be honest, peanut butter cookies are addicting! They’re sweet, salty, and perfectly chewy. Whenever I make my Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies, or Peanut Butter Blossoms, I find it hard to stop myself from eating too many.
Thankfully, Peanut Butter Protein Cookies always swoop in to save the day! Packed with luscious peanut butter and chocolate protein powder, these cookies taste just like a classic peanut butter cookie but fill you up quickly to prevent further snacking.
These protein powder cookies make for a great on-the-go snack, post-workout treat, or even dessert on nights when dinner didn’t quite scratch the hunger itch. They’re quick and easy and can be made from start to finish in under 30 minutes. All you need are 12 pantry staple ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard!
Make a fresh batch for friends or store them away for an easy snack. I personally like to keep a bag or two of these high-protein peanut butter cookies in my freezer to nibble on anytime I’m feeling snacky between meals.
How to make peanut butter protein cookies
These one bowl peanut butter protein cookies are a sweet and filling snack that can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. All you need to get started are a few ingredients, a hand mixer, and a hot oven:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar, light brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add the flour, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to form your cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a cookie sheet (I like using silicone baking mats). Use a fork to gently push each cookie ball down twice, making a criss-cross pattern.
Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack, then dig in!
Tips for the best protein cookies
- Don’t overmix the cookie dough – You only want to mix the wet and dry ingredients together until everything is just combined. Overmixing will lead to tough or dry cookies.
- Sift the dry ingredients – I recommend sifting your dry ingredients so you don’t end up with any lumps of flour or protein powder in the cookies.
- Choose your peanut butter wisely – The type of peanut butter you use will greatly affect the texture and flavor of your finished protein cookies. I recommend using an all natural creamy peanut butter for the best nutty flavors. You can also use crunchy all natural peanut butter for texture, replace it with almond butter, or use sunflower seed butter as a nut free option.
- Use any protein powder you like – There are plenty of options to choose from! I like the flavor of chocolate protein powder but almost any flavor of vegan or whey protein will work.
- Need more protein powder recipes? Try my Chocolate Protein Powder Oatmeal and Strawberry Protein Smoothie.
Storing and freezing peanut butter cookies
To store: Store the cooled baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for 10 days.
To freeze the unbaked cookie dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch cookie balls, place them on a cookie sheet, and transfer it to the freezer. When they’re frozen solid, transfer the dough balls to a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months. The cookies can be baked from frozen but may need a few extra minutes in the oven
To freeze the baked cookies: Place any leftover peanut butter protein cookies in an airtight container or ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Looking for more chewy cookies to snack on?
- Chewy Confetti Cookies
- Apple Pie Cookies
- Soft Gingerbread Cookies
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peppermint M&M Cookies
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Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
PrintIngredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with nonstick spray.
- Mix butter, peanut butter, sugars, egg and vanilla together until creamy in a large bowl.
- Add flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to mixture. Continue to mix until a cookie dough mixture forms.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place cookies on baking sheet. Use the back of a fork to make a criss-cross appearance on every cookie. Sprinkle each cookie with additional sugar on top.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until slightly golden brown around the edges.
Thelma says
Can I use Greek yogurt in the place of eggs. I am allergic to eggs. Is there something else?. (I know right)
Pamela Reed says
Hi! Replace the egg with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, and add 1/2 teaspoon more baking powder – this will help with rising. 🙂
Cher Atkinson says
So I want to make these because they sound delicious!!! Can I use vanilla protein powder instead? I don’t have chocolate, but I am willing to get some chocolate protein powder, just thought to ask about the vanilla
Pamela Reed says
You can absolutely use vanilla protein powder instead! Please let me know how they turn out for you! 🙂
Chelsea says
My husband just started taking a new medication and becomes nauseous unless he eats a substantial amount of protein. I’ve been looking for a good protien cookie/bar recipe. That Bob’s red mill powder is a great idea… BUT ITS $20+ dollars for a 16oz bag! Perhaps if I ever see the stuff on sale for $5 or less I’ll mix this up to try.
Anne says
Hi Chelsea I know this is an old comment, but like you can’t afford that Red Mills flour either.I was at BIG LOTS yesterday and they have it less than half the price!!! Couldn’t Believe it ❤️ Just in case you still want to buy Bob’s Red Mills flour/powder
Margaret says
Adding 1/4 c protein powder to a regular cookie recipe doesn’t make it “healthy” in my mind. But maybe I will try with a splenda/sugar replacement to help it get there… They still look tasty though.
Carol says
OH MY GOSH. Healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies? Heck yeah! Thanks for sharing and featuring when my party opens up tonight!
Richella Parham says
These look absolutely delicious! I’ve never heard of this chocolate protein powder, and even if I had seen it, I probably would have just thought “yuck” and passed right by. But the idea of adding it to cookies is brilliant! What a great way to get a little lift of protein just when you need it.
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Sophie says
Lovely tasty looking cookies! i love them too! 🙂 Yum!
Lynn Woods says
I need to make these for my husband. if he’s going to eat cookies, at least let them be a little good or him! 🙂
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
These choc cookies look just perfect and delicious.
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Christina Makri says
The combination is fantastic! I love the recipe and thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party !
GiGi Eats says
Peanut Butter Chocolate — THAT COMBO IS THE BESTTTT!! (aside from mint chocolate- hehe). And I love that you spiked these babies with a little protein PUNCH ! 🙂
Leslie says
Definitely going to have to check out that protein powder. I’ll take any excuse to eat more cookies! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Susan @ Culinary Envy says
Chocolate anything for me! Can’t wait to try these scrumptious looking cookies! Thanks for sharing.
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
i think it’s part of growing up and learning to appreciate your parents, but every time i hear more about parenthood, i’m again astounded at all that parents do. you deserve all the cookies (and more!) (:
Gentle Joy Homemaker says
What a good idea to add protein powder to cookies! They look wonderful. 🙂
Barrie Bismark says
They look delicious! Interesting that they have protein. I am going to have to give them a try!
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Jess says
YUMMY!! 🙂
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Anna @ shenANNAgans says
They sound the business, and that little foot is precious! 🙂
Lexi @That Fit Fam says
man, I’ve been seeing a lot from Bob’s Red Mill lately. Maybe it’s a sign! These cookies look beyond delish, I’ll have to try!
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
What a great idea to add protein powder to your cookies! I am sure there are going to be lots of people offering lots of advice. But if baby is crying and its not about food or a nappy change, and a good cuddle doesn’t help, consider a chiropracter. I know this sounds odd, but she could just need a spinal adjustment.
[email protected] says
Such a tiny foot! These cookies look great!
Monika Dabrowski says
Congratulations on becoming a parent! The cookies are fabulous, peanut butter ones are probably my favourite and the fact that they are healthy makes them even more special:)
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I still can’t get over that sweet little baby foot! I think peanut butter cookies + baby snuggles must be the best thing ever :). Have a great weekend, Pamela!
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
Peanut butter and chocolate… can this combo ever not be delicious? The addition of protein powder along with peanut butter makes this into a power packed snack. Have a great weekend Pam 🙂
Marilyn says
Thank you for sharing ,,love it,,,
Pamela says
So happy you enjoyed these cookies Marilyn – thanks for stopping by!
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
Wow, learn something new everyday! I had no idea they made this protein powder! Thanks for sharing that tip and your cookies look so tempting. I’m sure I’d have to eat that whole stack! 😀 Pinning!
Melissa says
I’m curious…I’ve never heard of a healthy cookie?? I notice there isn’t any mention of the number of calories per cookie. Do you have this information? Also, I’m new to this healthy stuff. Where do you purchase Bob Red?
Pamela says
Hey Melissa, these cookies are delicious! Bob’s Red Mill store locator is here: http://www.bobsredmill.com/store-finder.html. You can also order online!
Ruth says
Yes what is the nutritional breakdown per cookie?
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
They look scrumptious! Who could resist the combo of peanut butter and chocolate? I certainly can’t.