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Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

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Posted:11/18/21
Updated:9/2/22
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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! 

stack of peanut butter protein cookies on table.

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.

peanut butter protein cookies on pink plate.

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.

unbaked cookies on baking sheet with bag of protein powder behind them.

Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack, then dig in! 

stack of peanut butter cookies on plate.

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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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!
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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! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
serves 24

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light 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.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keyword:peanut butter protein cookies
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  1. Chelsea says

    July 6, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    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.

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  2. Margaret says

    February 2, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    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.

    Reply
  3. Carol says

    July 27, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    OH MY GOSH. Healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies? Heck yeah! Thanks for sharing and featuring when my party opens up tonight!

    Reply
  4. Richella Parham says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:21 am

    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.

    Thanks for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

    Reply
  5. Sophie says

    July 26, 2017 at 5:40 am

    Lovely tasty looking cookies! i love them too! 🙂 Yum!

    Reply
  6. Lynn Woods says

    July 24, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says

    July 23, 2017 at 5:47 am

    These choc cookies look just perfect and delicious.

    Kathleen
    Blogger’s Pit Stop

    Reply
  8. Christina Makri says

    July 22, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    The combination is fantastic! I love the recipe and thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party !

    Reply
  9. GiGi Eats says

    July 22, 2017 at 9:22 am

    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 ! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Leslie says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    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!

    Reply
  11. Susan @ Culinary Envy says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Chocolate anything for me! Can’t wait to try these scrumptious looking cookies! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    July 17, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    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!) (:

    Reply
  13. Gentle Joy Homemaker says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    What a good idea to add protein powder to cookies! They look wonderful. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Barrie Bismark says

    July 17, 2017 at 9:57 am

    They look delicious! Interesting that they have protein. I am going to have to give them a try!
    #MMBH

    Reply
  15. Jess says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:29 am

    YUMMY!! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  16. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:53 am

    They sound the business, and that little foot is precious! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Lexi @That Fit Fam says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:07 am

    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!

    Reply
  18. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    July 17, 2017 at 1:59 am

    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.

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Such a tiny foot! These cookies look great!

    Reply
  20. Monika Dabrowski says

    July 15, 2017 at 2:21 am

    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:)

    Reply
  21. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    July 14, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  22. Maria @ kitchenathoskins says

    July 14, 2017 at 11:38 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  23. Marilyn says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing ,,love it,,,

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 14, 2017 at 11:05 am

      So happy you enjoyed these cookies Marilyn – thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  24. Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says

    July 13, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    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!

    Reply
  25. Melissa says

    July 13, 2017 at 10:22 am

    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?

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    • Pamela says

      July 13, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      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!

      Reply
    • Ruth says

      September 3, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      Yes what is the nutritional breakdown per cookie?

      Reply
  26. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    July 13, 2017 at 10:02 am

    They look scrumptious! Who could resist the combo of peanut butter and chocolate? I certainly can’t.

    Reply

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