Protein Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Recipe (gluten-free, only 4 ingredients!) — PLAN A HEALTHY LIFE (2024)

This gluten-free protein powder peanut butter cookie has all of the great taste of a traditional peanut butter cookie, but none of the guilt. Takes just a few minutes to mix together a batch of warm, yummy cookies.

These Protein Peanut Butter Cookies are gluten-free, low carb, and delish.

I love to keep these Protein Peanut Butter Cookies on hand (usually in the freezer!) for a satisfying sweet bite.

They are flour-less, sugar-free, gluten-free, and low carb.

Even though they are super simple to make - about 20 minutes from start to finish - there are some tips to make the cookies turn out great.

Choose a high quality smooth, no-sugar-added peanut butter.

Using regular ol’ Jif or Skippy peanut butter (with added oils and sugar) will work. You’ll have a delicious cookie, but you will have extra sugar. I like to use a no-sugar added peanut butter like Kirkland Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, or Crazy Richard’s Non-GMO Creamy Peanut Butter. (I order my peanut butter straight from Amazon, but you can find good quality brands at most local grocery stores. Take a peek in the health food section if you don’t see no-sugar added peanut butter with the regular brands.

Choose a delicious, sweetened vanilla or peanut butter flavored protein powder.

I cannot emphasize enough - choose a delicious brand of protein powder. You know, the kind you would drink mixed with only water.

Plain hemp, pea protein, or unflavored collagen protein will not give you a fantastic result.

My go-to protein powder for this recipe is Vanilla Ice Cream flavor Syntha-6 whey protein. I use it in this recipe and also in my No-Bake Protein Peanut Butter Balls recipe.

Protein Peanut Butter Cookies freeze well.

Maybe it’s just me, but I have a hard time using moderation when I have fresh-baked cookies, even if they are reasonably healthy.

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

Or freeze for up to two months. Be sure to use a hard plastic, airtight container so your cookies don’t get broken.

Protein Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Recipe (gluten-free, only 4 ingredients!) — PLAN A HEALTHY LIFE (2)

Protein Peanut Butter Cookies | Gluten Free

Yield: 12

Author: Jacqui Grimes

Prep time: 5 MCook time: 12 MTotal time: 17 M

This gluten-free protein powder peanut butter cookie has all of the great taste of a traditional peanut butter cookie, but none of the guilt.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, protein powder, peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix well until a ball of dough forms.
  4. Use a 1 ounce (medium) cookie scoop to scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. (If you don't have a cookie scoop, form about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and place on cookie sheet.
  5. Using a fork, press gently on each cookie to slightly flatten it, forming a criss-cross pattern.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set. They will be soft, but will firm up as they cool.
  7. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

Store cookies in airtight container for up to one week. Cookies can be frozen for up to two months. Package cookies in a plastic, airtight container to avoid breakage. Label with cookie type and date frozen.

Calories

181

Fat (grams)

13

Sat. Fat (grams)

3

Fiber (grams)

2

Net carbs

5

Sugar (grams)

2

Protein (grams)

8

Sodium (milligrams)

132

Cholesterol (grams)

31

Nutritional information calculated by MyFitnessPal

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FAQs

What are protein cookies made of? ›

They're made with 4 key ingredients- peanut butter, eggs, protein powder and sugar. Plus a few extras like baking soda, vanilla and chocolate chips. A lot of store bought protein cookies, like Lenny and Larry's, are still loaded with artificial ingredients and are generally not as good for you as a homemade version.

Does cookie butter have protein? ›

Typical cookie butters average about 210 calories with 22g carbs, 14g fat, 1g protein and are normally used just as a spread. Protein Cookie Butter® is SO MUCH MORE.

Can you eat protein cookies everyday? ›

Protein is essential to life, and most of us don't get enough daily protein without adding something extra. That's why protein cookies can be such a great way to get your daily fix. Not only are they tasty and delicious, but they pack some extra punch in terms of nutritional value.

What protein powder is best in cookies? ›

Whey/casein blends

The combo of whey and casein proteins is the closest you'll find for a flour substitute. If you're looking to add protein to a traditional baking recipe, I'd try replacing half the flour with a whey/casein blend, and experiment from there.

Are protein cookies any good? ›

These cookies are made with high-quality protein sources such as whey or pea protein, and are often low in sugar and high in fiber. While protein cookies can provide many health benefits, it's important to be aware of the ingredients that are used in the recipe.

Which butter is high in protein? ›

Peanut butter is among the most affordable nut butters and it's a good bang for your buck—it has the highest amount of protein per serving of all nut butters (about 8 grams).

Does protein cookies have carbs? ›

Quest Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie (1 cookie) contains 19g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 17g fat, 15g protein, and 240 calories.

Are protein cookies good for you? ›

One potential downside of protein cookies is their calorie and sugar content. Some protein cookies may contain added sugars and unhealthy fats, which can hinder your fitness goals if consumed in excess. It's crucial to read the nutrition labels and opt for cookies that are low in sugar and high in protein.

Where does the protein in cookies come from? ›

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