Protein Cookies

 
12 cookies

  • 1 cup peanut butter * See notes
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar substitute ** See notes
  • 1 large egg *** See notes for eggless option
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Using your hands, form 12 balls of cookie dough and place them on the lined sheet. Press down on each cookie to form a cookie shape. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet completely.

Notes
* Any smooth nut or seed butter will work.
** Or any granulated sweetener
*** For an eggless option, use 3 tablespoons of ground chia seed.