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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Cookies

    Protein Whoopie Pies

    Updated: Sep 18, 2022 · Published: Jul 30, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    These rich chocolate cake-like cookies with protein marshmallow filling are such a treat! These protein whoopie pies are packed with 23g protein each and are naturally egg free and gluten free. Give them a try!

    a chocolate whoopie pie on a white plate
    Protein Whoopie Pie

    The filling here is a combo of Protein Marshmallow Fluff and Cashew Whipped Cream, but you could certainly use all fluff or other cream fillings.

    If you like the cookies in this recipe, have a look at these Chocolate Whey Protein Cookies, these Pumpkin Pecan Protein Cookies, these Black and White Protein Cookies, and these Very Strawberry Protein Cookies. So much yum!

    Jump to:
    • 🥣 Ingredients
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions
    • 🥣 Substitutions
    • 🍓 Variations
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥶 Storage
    • 🍪 More whey protein cookie recipes
    • 🥣 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥣 Ingredients

    For the cookie:

    • Chocolate whey protein powder
    • Cocoa powder
    • Unsweetened applesauce
    • Baking powder
    • Sea salt (or regular salt)

    For the filling:

    • Protein Marshmallow Fluff
    • Cashew Whipped Cream
    • Marshmallow root extract or marshmallow flavoring

    👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions

    Preheat oven to 325F (163C).

    Mix all cookie ingredients until well combined.

    Spoon cookie batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet (as 2 cookies) and use your spoon to shape them into circles.

    Bake for 5 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.

    Mix filling ingredients.

    Turn over one cookie and spoon filling on top.

    Cover with the other cookie, and enjoy!

    🥣 Substitutions

    This recipe works well with whey protein, and I wouldn't try substituting other types of protein powder in the cookie recipe.

    Feel free to use your own cream filling if there's something easier you have on hand!

    🍓 Variations

    The cookie recipe would be great with any whey protein flavor!

    I use this strawberry whey protein in a similar recipe for whey protein cookies, and this vanilla whey in these Pumpkin Pecan Protein Cookies.

    🥄 Equipment

    You'll need a cookie sheet. I like these Airbake cookie sheets because they keep the bottom of cookies from burning.

    I suggest lining the cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to keep the cookies from sticking to the pan (whey cookies have the tendency to stick!).

    I also suggest using an oven thermometer so you can see when your oven is actually preheated, and that it is to the right temperature.

    Of course, you're also going to need a mixing bowl. I love this mixing bowl set from Target because it is super easy to clean, dries quickly, and the bowls have rubber on the bottom so they don't slide.

    And I strongly encourage you to measure ingredients with a kitchen scale instead of volume measurements.

    🥶 Storage

    The cookies (without filling) will stay well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. I would fill them just before eating.

    🍪 More whey protein cookie recipes

    • Chocolate Whey Protein Cookies
    • Very Strawberry Protein Cookies
    • Pumpkin Protein Cookies
    • Gluten Free Black and White Cookies

    🥣 Recipe

    a chocolate whoopie pie on a white plate

    Protein Whoopie Pies

    Makes one cookie sandwich.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 16 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Equipment

    • cookie sheet
    • parchment paper
    • mixing bowl
    • oven thermometer
    • kitchen scale

    Ingredients

    Cookie:

    • ¼ cup chocolate whey protein powder 26g
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 6g
    • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 42g
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch sea salt (or regular salt)

    Filling:

    • ¼ cup Protein Marshmallow Fluff
    • 1 tablespoon Cashew Whipped Cream
    • 1 drop marshmallow root extract or marshmallow flavor

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Mix all cookie ingredients until well combined.
    • Spoon cookie batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet (as 2 cookies) and use your spoon to shape them into circles.
    • Bake for 5 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.
    • Mix filling ingredients.
    • Turn over one cookie and spoon filling on top.
    • Cover with the other cookie, and enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe works well with whey protein, and I wouldn't try substituting other types of protein powder in the cookie recipe.
    Feel free to use your own cream filling if there's something easier you have on hand!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g
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    1. Andréa

      July 30, 2014 at 10:43 am

      My pleasure! Thank you for the great idea! :)

    2. Andrea

      July 30, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into this! I'm going to make them this weekend. You're so clever with your ingredients.

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