Oreo-Inspired Protein Cookies

5 from 1 vote

These Oreo-inspired protein cookies are as flavorful as the originals, with no added sugar and added protein. Delicious! And gluten free.

Prep Time25

Cook Time12

Total Time37

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwich cookies

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

Equipment

kitchen scale
parchment paper
mixing bowls

Ingredients

Cookies:

⅓ cup cashew butter
2 tablespoons filtered water (or more, add by the teaspoon)
2 packets stevia
2 tablespoons natural chocolate whey protein
2 tablespoons chocolate pea protein
1 tablespoon black cocoa powder

Filling:

¼ cup confectioners erythritol
1 tablespoon water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
Mix cashew butter, water, and stevia until combined. Start with only 2 tablespoons of water.
⅓ cup cashew butter, 2 tablespoons filtered water, 2 packets stevia
Add protein powders and cocoa, and mix to combine. You may need to use your hands. And if you need more water, add by the teaspoon.
2 tablespoons natural chocolate whey protein, 2 tablespoons chocolate pea protein, 1 tablespoon black cocoa powder
Roll or press the dough to flatten (easier to roll between sheets of parchment paper).
Use a cookie cutter to cut 12 circles, and lay them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake for about 12 minutes, or until firm.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Mix confectioners erythritol with water.
1 tablespoon water, ¼ cup confectioners erythritol
Turn 6 cookies over, and spread with icing. Top with additional cookies. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe calls for a combination of whey and plant proteins to give the cookies the structure needed to stand up to being filled. If you'd like to use only plant based protein, try this recipe for Chocolate Protein Cookies and use black cocoa powder instead of regular.

If you'd like a recipe using only whey protein, try this recipe for Protein Whoopie Pies, and use black cocoa powder instead of regular.

And if you have a whey/casein blend like Quest or PEScience protein, try this recipe for Double Chocolate Protein Cookies,and again use black cocoa powder instead of regular.

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