These easy chocolate protein cookies are a quick and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a handful of natural ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a batch of healthy chocolate protein cookies that are packed with flavor and protein.
Ingredients
To make these healthy whey protein cookies, we need:
- ½ cup chocolate whey protein concentrate (62g)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour (14g)
- ½ medium banana mashed (60g)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
This recipe is designed for chocolate whey concentrate, and it won't turn out with another type of protein powder.
If you'd like to use plant-based protein powder, try these yummy chewy chocolate protein cookies and these delicious no-bake hemp protein cookies.
If you'd like to use a whey/casein blend, try this recipe for double chocolate protein cookies.
Additional Ingredient Notes
Coconut flour: This recipe won't turn out with other types of flour. If you'd like to make protein cookies with whey and almond flour, see this recipe for chocolate chip protein cookies.
Banana: Any mashed fruit would work here. If you use something runnier than mashed banana (like mashed strawberries, as in this strawberry protein cookie recipe), lessen the amount of water you add to this recipe.
Vanilla extract: Other flavor extracts would be great here, like almond extract or peppermint extract. BUT be sure to just start with a few drops of these other flavors, as the extracts are usually very strong.
Baking powder: If you omit the baking powder, the cookies will be a bit more dense.
How to make homemade protein cookies with whey protein
Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate whey protein powder, coconut flour, mashed banana, vanilla extract, water, and baking powder. Stir until everything is well combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
Step 3: Use a spoon to portion the dough onto a prepared baking sheet (as 6 cookies).
Step 4: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Check if the cookies are firm. If not, continue to check every minute. Be careful not to over-bake; they should be firm but not hard.
Step 5: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking tray. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
FAQ
Each (small) cookie contains 6 grams of protein.
No, this recipe was formulated for whey protein concentrate. If you'd like to use plant-based protein powder, try these yummy chewy chocolate protein cookies and these delicious no-bake hemp protein cookies. If you'd like to use a whey/casein blend, try this recipe for double chocolate protein cookies.
I don't recommend other flours in this recipe.
Yes, you can add natural sweeteners. I recommend powder or granulated sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol, rather than liquid sweeteners. (Adding liquids will change the texture of the mixture.)
Not with this recipe, but try these yummy vegan chewy chocolate protein cookies and these delicious no-bake hemp protein cookies.
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They'll stay fresh for several days.
I don't think these cookies are the best for freezing, but if you do freeze them, wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature or warm them in the microwave before eating.
These cookies make a great protein snack or breakfast. Give them a try!
Recipe
EASY Chocolate Protein Cookies (Healthy, Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- ½ cup (62 g) chocolate whey protein concentrate
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) coconut flour
- ½ (60 g) medium banana mashed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.½ cup (62 g) chocolate whey protein concentrate, 2 tablespoons (14 g) coconut flour, ½ (60 g) medium banana, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon water, ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Spoon batter onto a parchment-lined sheet as 6 cookies.
- Bake for about 8 minutes, and check to see if they are firm. If not, check every minute. Be sure not to over-bake these cookies! Take them out as soon as they are firm.
- Let cool, and enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
If you like this whey protein cookie recipe, check out these Pumpkin Pecan Protein Cookies, these Black and White Protein Cookies, these Very Strawberry Protein Cookies, and these Protein Whoopie Pies. So much yum!
Andréa says
So happy to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for writing in!
JHC says
hi Andrea - I made these last night with mini chocolate chips and quest protein powder. SO Awesome... I had the left overs for dinner. As a WLS patient, this is a great way to get my protein without the sugar or the shake (getting tired of shakes). thanks!!!