Almond Butter Breakfast Protein Cookies

2 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

Updated at: Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:45:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories149.6 kcal (7%)

Total Fat12.1 g (17%)

Carbs5 g (2%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein7.5 g (15%)

Sodium120.7 mg (6%)

Fiber2.1 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

1 cupalmond butter

or any nut butter of your choice

½ cupwhey protein powder

1 tspStevia

1egg

1 tspvanilla extract

½ tspbaking soda

salt

¼ cupdark chocolate chips

optional

Instructions

Step 1

1 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice), 1/2 cup whey protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor), 1 tsp. NOW Organic Stevia for sweetener, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp baking soda, pinch of salt, 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional).

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, protein powder, stevia, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined. If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips. Scoop out spoonfuls of dough and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.