Pumpkin Protein Cookies
These easy pumpkin protein cookies are packed with flavor and protein. Naturally egg-free and gluten-free, and added pecans for crunch! Makes 4 cookies.
Servings: 4 cookies
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup natural vanilla whey protein 31g
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour 7g
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree 62g
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar 8g
- ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch sea salt (or regular salt)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
- Except for the pecans, mix all cookie ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in the pecans.
- Spoon batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet as 4 cookies. Use the back of your spoon to help shape them.
- Bake for 5 minutes, and check to see if they are firm. If not, continue to bake and check every 1-2 minutes. For best results, remove from oven as soon as they are firm. (Over-baked whey cookies can get very dry.)
- Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Whey Protein: If you'd like to use a whey/casein blend instead (like Quest or PEScience protein), reduce the coconut flour to 1 teaspoon. I do not recommend using plant-based protein powder in this recipe. I have a different recipe for vegan-friendly pumpkin protein cookies.
Coconut Flour: I do not recommend substituting the coconut flour with almond flour or other flours. Each flour works differently in baking, and the texture and floavor would be very different with other flours.
Coconut Sugar: Other granulated sweeteners can be substituted for the coconut sugar here.
Chopped Pecans: Feel free to swap them with other nuts or even white or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
VARIATIONS:
The cookie recipe would be great with other whey protein flavors! Swap the vanilla protein powder for chocolate whey, cinnamon/snickerdoodle whey, or coffee flavored whey protein powder, for example.
I use this strawberry whey protein in a similar recipe for strawberry whey protein cookies.
Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies: Sandwich two cookies together with almond butter or protein frosting in between!
STORAGE:
These cookies will stay well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g