These chia almond protein cookies are flavorful and satisfying, making them great as a protein breakfast cookie or anytime protein snack. They only have a few simple ingredients and are naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
For these healthy almond protein cookies, we need:
- ½ cup almond butter (120g)
- ⅓ cup water (80g)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vanilla pea protein blend (50g)
*See below for other types of protein powder - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (12g)
Protein powder: This recipe is best with a vanilla pea protein blend. Feel free to sub other types of protein powder with the following change:
- OMIT the water for collagen or whey protein.
- Use only 3 tablespoons water for a whey/casein blend.
- Use ⅓ cup water for casein or plant-based protein powder.
Spice it up: Add up to ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin spice mix for a hint of warmth.
How to make chia almond protein cookies:
1. Preheat oven to 325F (163C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 1: Mix the almond butter and water until combined and creamy.
Step 2: Add the protein powder and salt (and any spices, if using). You may want to use your hands to get the cookie dough fully combined.
Step 3: Mix in the chia seeds so they are evenly distributed in the protein cookie dough.
Step 4: Portion into 12 cookies, and bake for 15-18 minutes until firm to the touch.
Step 5: Let cool on a wire rack, and enjoy!
Pro Tips
Don't overwork the cookie dough. If you do, the almond butter will begin to release oil and the cookie dough will be greasy.
These protein cookies aren't too sweet, making them great as healthy breakfast cookies. Give this recipe a try!
If you enjoy this recipe, check out our Peanut Butter Protein Cookies, our Gingerbread Protein Cookies, and our Vanilla Almond Protein Cookies. All easy recipes for delicious high protein cookies!
Recipe
Chia Almond Protein Cookies
Equipment
- oven thermometer highly recommended for best results!
- kitchen scale also highly recommended
- mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 g) almond butter
- ⅓ cup (80 g) water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (50 g) vanilla pea protein blend
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (163C) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix almond butter and water until combined.½ cup (120 g) almond butter, ⅓ cup (80 g) water
- Add sea salt. Mix well.⅛ teaspoon salt
- Add protein powder. Mix well.½ cup (50 g) vanilla pea protein blend
- If the batter is too sticky (sticks to your fingers), add a little more protein powder.
- Add chia seeds, and knead the dough with your hands to mix them in.1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds
- Form the cookie dough into 12 balls, and flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
- Place cookies onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until firm to the touch.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- OMIT the water for collagen or whey protein.
- Use only 3 tablespoons water for a whey/casein blend.
- Use ⅓ cup water for casein or plant-based protein powder.
Andréa says
Let us know what you think!
Ruben Jimenez says
I will try.