The BEST Protein Cookies (One-Bowel!)
These one-bowl protein cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Made with peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they’re a high-protein treat perfect for post-workouts or desserts. No eggs? A flax egg substitute is included for customization.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 13
- Total Time: 28
- Yield: 16-20 cookies
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
Add butter and sugars; beat until fluffy
Mix in peanut butter and egg until fully combined
Fold in chocolate chips
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet
Bake for 10-13 minutes until golden
Cool on wire rack
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Use gluten-free flour or oat flour for a gluten-free version
Coconut oil works as a dairy-free butter substitute
Substitute flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) for a vegan option