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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Cookies

    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    Updated: Feb 4, 2023 · Published: Dec 4, 2016 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    'Tis the season for gingerbread! And these Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are a heavenly treat!

    two gingerbread whoopie pie cookies on a white plate with a light background
    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    The whoopie pie cookie recipe is a simple whey cookie (+ added gingerbread spices, of course) and I filled them with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting. Delicious!

    two gingerbread whoopie pie cookies without their tops on an unbleached sheet of parchment paper

     

    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    I made the cookies with Jamie Eason's vanilla whey concentrate. It bakes well, and has a nice vanilla flavor. Other whey protein powders might give different results, so be sure to use one that bakes well!

    Happy Baking!

    two gingerbread whoopie pie cookies on a white plate with a light background

    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    Makes 4 whoopie pies.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Ingredients

    Cookies:

    • 1 cup natural vanilla whey protein powder 102g
    • ½ cup natural unsweetened applesauce (111g)
    • ¼ cup almond meal 28g
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4g
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

     

      Filling:

      • Mixes best if ingredients are at room temperature
      • ½ package Neufchâtel cheese 4oz or 112g
      • 2 oz nonfat Greek yogurt ¼ cup or 57g
      • ¼ cup natural vanilla whey protein 26g
      • sprinkle of stevia optional

      Instructions

      • Mix filling ingredients, and refrigerate to set while you bake the cookies.
      • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
      • Mix all cookie ingredients until well combined.
      • Spoon cookie batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet (as 8 cookies) and use your spoon to shape them into circles.
      • Bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the cookies are firm. Be sure not to overbake!
      • Let cookies cool.
      • Turn over four cookies and pipe or spoon filling on top.
      • Cover with the other cookies, and enjoy!
      • Store extras in the refrigerator.

      Notes

      A note about substitutions: I wouldn't recommend substituting other types of protein powder in this recipe (whey concentrate would be best).
      The macros per 1 cookie (of 8) without any filling: Prot: 8g, Carbs: 5g (1g fiber, 2g sugar), Fat: 3g, Cal: 80

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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