30+ EASY Protein Cookies Recipes

Protein cookies are an easy way to sneak in extra grams of protein while satisfying your sweet tooth. They make great on-the-go protein snacks and can even double as a high protein breakfast!

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1. Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy)

4 halves of banana peanut butter protein cookies stacked on a white plate with crumbs in front.

These soft, chewy protein cookies are FULL of banana peanut butter flavor! They are quick to make and stay fresh for several days in the fridge.

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy) Recipe

2. Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

one bitten chocolate chip cookie being pulled from a pile of cookies

These thick soft-baked protein cookies will totally satisfy your cookie cravings! Enjoy them fresh from the oven with melted chocolate chips, or keep them for a few days as part of your meal (snack) prep.

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

3. Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Ultimate Recipe)

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Packed with flavor and protein, these protein cookies can be made with any of 5 different types of protein powder (includes photos of all!), each one delicious!

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Ultimate Recipe) Recipe

4. Banana Protein Cookies (3 Ingredients!)

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These pillowy, soft-baked banana protein cookies couldn't be any easier. Only three ingredients and they bake up quickly!

Banana Protein Cookies (3 Ingredients!) Recipe

5. Chewy Chocolate Protein Cookies

chewy chocolate protein cookies on a stack of plates.

These chewy, brownie-like cookies are my favorite! Super-easy to make, and super chocolatey. So good!

Chewy Chocolate Protein Cookies Recipe

6. Quest Bar Cookies

eight pieces of a chocolate chip cookie dough quest bar baked into cookies on a white plate and next to a packaged quest bar.

Turn your Quest bar into cookies! These can be soft-baked or crisp. Baking completely changes the texture of the Quest bar, making delicious protein cookies.

Quest Bar Cookies Recipe

7. 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.

These flavorful protein cookies are pillowy soft fresh from the oven. The melted chocolate chips take these cookies to the next level! These easy protein cookies turn out best with a whey protein that bakes well.

Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies Recipe

8. Carrot Cake Protein Cookies with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting

one frosted carrot cake cookie with a bite taken on a white background.

These moist carrot cake protein cookies are light and soft, and they are topped with a high protein cream cheese frosting. A delicious high protein bite that is full of flavor!

Carrot Cake Protein Cookies with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting Recipe

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9. Oreo-Inspired Protein Cookies

four oreo-inspired protein cookies on a black background

These chewy, creme-filled protein sandwich cookies are much more satisfying than a handful of Oreos, and have that same yummy flavor combo.

Oreo-Inspired Protein Cookies Recipe

10. Lemon Protein Sugar Cookies

stack of four healthy lemon cookies on a white plate with granulated erythritol next to them and lemon in the background

Fresh lemon flavor in these un-sugar sugar cookies (made with erythritol). These hold up well for travel and make great on-the-go protein snacks!

Lemon Protein Sugar Cookies Recipe

11. Strawberry Protein Cookies

six cake-like strawberry protein cookies with visible strawberry pieces in them and two strawberries on a white plate

These cakey, soft-baked strawberry cookies are high in protein and flavor! Fresh strawberries and whey protein make a great combo here.

Strawberry Protein Cookies Recipe

12. Chia Almond Protein Cookies

freshly baked chia almond protein cookies on a baking tray, one bitten.

Almond cookies with extra protein and the added crunch of chia seeds, these protein cookies are great as a protein breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Chia Almond Protein Cookies Recipe

13. EASY Chocolate Protein Cookies (Healthy, Gluten Free)

A meal prep container filled with homemade chocolate protein cookies.

These easy whey protein cookies are cake-like, thick, and soft. They make a great protein breakfast or anytime snack.

EASY Chocolate Protein Cookies (Healthy, Gluten Free) Recipe

14. Chocolate Mint No-Bake Protein Cookies

stack of hemp protein no bake cookies with white background.

A protein version of thin mint cookies, these no-bake protein cookies have the same delicious chocolate mint flavor and much better ingredients. Keep them in the freezer for the snap the most protein cookies don't ever have!

Chocolate Mint No-Bake Protein Cookies Recipe

15. Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

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These protein thumbprints are crumbly peanut butter cookies with gooey chocolate centers. Delicious! Great for sharing, or keep them for yourself (no judgements here!).

Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

16. Chocolate Raspberry Protein Sugar Cookies

angled view of chocolate protein cookies topped with erythritol, five stacked in the back and one full cookie in the front with three fresh raspberries

These soft protein cookies have fresh raspberry flavor with chocolate protein powder and an erythritol "sugar" topping. YUM!

Chocolate Raspberry Protein Sugar Cookies Recipe

17. Vanilla Cashew Protein Cookies

a stack of eight flower shaped cashew butter cookies on a dark background

These cashew protein cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious with crips edges. They are easy to make and they stay fresh for several days, i.e. perfect for meal prep!

Vanilla Cashew Protein Cookies Recipe

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18. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

three full and one half chocolate pumpkin vegan cookies with chocolate chips on a white plate on a grey wood surface

Melt-in-your-mouth soft and delicious vegan protein cookies made with cashew butter and a pea protein blend. Delicious protein snack!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

19. Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

half of a chocolate dipped peanut butter protein cookie on a white background

These chocolate dipped protein cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookie with a sweet (sugar free) chocolate dipped side. Delicious!

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Protein Cookies Recipe

20. Gingerbread Protein Cookies (Vegan)

4 iced gingerbread protein cookies on a grey background

These warm-spiced gingerbread protein cookies will melt-in-your-mouth. Enjoy them with protein hot chocolate for a cozy winter treat!

Gingerbread Protein Cookies (Vegan) Recipe

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21. Raspberry Coconut Protein Cookies

bitten coconut raspberry cookie with a fresh raspberry.

These coconut raspberry protein cookies are made with coconut butter for extra coconut umph and fresh raspberries for a burst of flavor. Great flavor combo!

Raspberry Coconut Protein Cookies Recipe

22. Pumpkin Protein Cookies

three stacked pumpkin protein cookies with a fourth cookie angled on the side of the stack, all on a white plate with a light background

These easy pumpkin protein cookies are cake-like and thick, with all the warm feels of pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin Protein Cookies Recipe

23. Double Chocolate Frosting Protein Cookies

six chocolate sandwich protein cookies filled with thick chocolate protein frosting on a plate.

These double chocolate sandwich cookies have a chocolatey crumbly cookie with a fudgy frosting center, both high in protein. A delicious protein snack to satisfy your chocolate cravings!

Double Chocolate Frosting Protein Cookies Recipe

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24. Black and White Protein Cookies

one whole and one half of black and white protein cookies

37g protein in this high protein black and white cookie! Easy and delicious recipe with whey protein powder.

Black and White Protein Cookies Recipe

25. Double Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

stack of healthy vegan double chocolate chip cookies with one half cookie in front on a white background

These protein cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Easy recipe made with plant-based protein powder and sugar free chips.

Double Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

26. Orange Carrot Protein Cookies

three orange iced carrot cookies on a white plate, one bitten, with a glass of orange carrot juice in the background

These soft-baked carrot-coconut cookies with orange icing are ready to brighten your day. They're packed with protein and fresh flavors, and they make the perfect protein breakfast cookie.

Orange Carrot Protein Cookies Recipe

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27. Quest Bar Linzer Cookies

overhead view of linzer cookies shaped like flowers with fresh raspberries on a white plate

These little linzer cookies are full of flavor and super-easy to make from a white chocolate raspberry Quest bar. Add an easy jammy filling, and they are a delicious protein snack!

Quest Bar Linzer Cookies Recipe

28. Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Cookies

inside view of a chocolate hazelnut cookie drizzled with dark chocolate icing, with a few more cookies in the background and all on a black tray

The classic flavor combo of chocolate and hazelnut in a soft iced protein cookie.

Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Cookies Recipe

29. Maple Almond Protein Cookies

five small light brown bear shaped cookies that seem to be hugging almonds that are baked into them, on a white plate

These adorable maple almond protein cookies are full of flavor and kid-friendly. Make them with or without cookie cutters. Either way, delicious!

Maple Almond Protein Cookies Recipe

30. Chocolate Cashew Protein Cookies (Vegan)

a heart shaped box lined with unbleached parchment paper and full of heart shaped chocolate vegan protein cookies

Delicious in any shape, these cocoa-rich protein cookies and delicious and satisfying. Great with a glass of your favorite milk or hot beverage!

Chocolate Cashew Protein Cookies (Vegan) Recipe

31. Vanilla Almond Protein Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)

one full and one half heart shaped almond cookie with chocolate drizzle on a white background

These delicate vanilla almond protein cookies are made with almond butter and vanilla bean seeds. Even more delicious with a drizzle of melted (sugar free) chocolate!

Vanilla Almond Protein Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan) Recipe

32. Chocolate Hazelnut Bear Hug Protein Cookies

several chocolate teddy bear shaped cookies with their arms pulled up to hold a hazelnut

The classic flavor combo of chocolate and hazelnut make these cute protein cookies a favorite. Made with plant-based protein powder for that melt-in-your-mouth sensation.

Chocolate Hazelnut Bear Hug Protein Cookies Recipe

33. Coconut Protein Cookies

inside view of a coconut protein cookie with visible coconut shreds and next to a few full cookies

These easy coconut protein cookies are packed with flavor from coconut butter and shredded coconut. Make them with a creamy whey concentrate for best results!

Coconut Protein Cookies Recipe

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