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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Cookies

    Chocolate Chip Pillow Cookies

    Updated: Nov 18, 2022 · Published: May 20, 2016 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These delicious cookies puff up like little pillows in the oven! As they cool, they take the shape of traditional chocolate chip cookies. They are Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies!

    inside view of a soft baked chocolate chip protein cookie with a fork with a piece of cookie on it on a white plate on a grey background
    Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies

    The recipe has only five ingredients and is very easy to prepare. My only advice here is to use a whey protein powder that bakes well. The protein I originally used in this recipe (this one) has been discontinued, but I think this one by ON would work well in this recipe.

    Some whey powders (like very clean isolates) don't bake into a soft texture. Because this is a simple recipe with few ingredients, it is important to keep that in mind and choose the right type of whey. I wouldn't recommend vegan protein powders or casein for this recipe.

    freshly baked puffy chocolate chip protein cookies

     

    Chocolate Chip Pillow Cookies

    These Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies are soft and cake-like in texture. Little pillows of protein cake. Enjoy!

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    inside view of a soft baked chocolate chip protein cookie with a fork with a piece of cookie on it on a white plate on a grey background

    Chocolate Chip Pillow Cookies

    Soft, cake-like chocolate chip protein cookies.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 cookies
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Andréa Marchese
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup natural vanilla whey protein powder 102g
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 111g
    • ¼ cup almond flour 28g
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4g
    • 2 tablespoons stevia-sweetened chocolate chips 21g

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Mix vanilla whey and applesauce until smooth.
    • Add almond meal and baking powder. Mix well.
    • Fold in chocolate chips.
    • Spoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
    • Let cool slightly, and enjoy! Store any extras in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    A vanilla whey concentrate is recommended for this recipe. Other types of protein powders are not recommended. See my Recipe Basics video for what happens whey you use the wrong type of protein powder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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