Chia Almond Protein Cookies
These healthy almond cookies with added protein and chia seeds are very satisfying and make a great protein breakfast or snack!
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
- oven thermometer highly recommended for best results!
- kitchen scale also highly recommended
- Fork or whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vanilla pea protein blend
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (163C) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix almond butter and water until combined.½ cup almond butter, ⅓ cup water
- Add sea salt. Mix well.⅛ teaspoon salt
- Add protein powder. Mix well.½ cup vanilla pea protein blend
- If the batter is too sticky (sticks to your fingers), add a little more protein powder.
- Add chia seeds, and knead the dough with your hands to mix them in.1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Form the cookie dough into 12 balls, and flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
- Place cookies onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until firm to the touch.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Protein powder: This recipe is best with a vanilla pea protein blend. Feel free to sub other types of protein powder with the following change:
- OMIT the water for collagen or whey protein.
- Use only 3 tablespoons water for a whey/casein blend.
- Use ⅓ cup water for casein or plant-based protein powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g