Description
These soft and chewy chocolate chip protein cookies combine vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, and plenty of chocolate chips for a homemade cookie with extra protein and classic chocolate chip flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (about 50 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (135 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the flour is incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the tops if desired.
- Divide the dough into 12 portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Use softened butter rather than melted butter for the intended cookie texture.
- Protein powders vary in sweetness and absorbency, so the dough may look slightly different depending on the brand.
- Don’t overbake. The centers should look soft when the cookies come out of the oven.
- For a less-sweet cookie, reduce the brown sugar by 1 to 2 tablespoons.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American