Description
Indulge in these Protein Cookie Dough Chocolate Yogurt Cookies for a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while providing a boost of protein.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, protein powder, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Scoop the dough into small rounds and place on a baking sheet. Press each into a cookie shape. Optionally, top with chocolate chunks.
- Chill: Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm. Store in the fridge or freezer and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Substitute any nut or seed butter for peanut butter.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup.
- For a firmer texture, reduce yogurt or add more almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
