Soft, chewy, and nutty, these Pregnancy Cookies are made to support busy moms-to-be. Packed with necessary nutrients like iron and protein, they're a delicious snack that's prepped in just 5 minutes. With a chewy texture and maple pecan flavor, these healthy cookies are crucial in that final trimester.
"Late night cravings hits hard in the third trimester and these cookies with chocolate ganache are just what I needed. The soft, chewy texture and an extra touch of chocolate made my cravings very happy." -Charlotte
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 55 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 9
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 203 kcals and 11 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Almond flour, collagen powder, peanut butter, almond milk, cacao powder, blackstrap molasses, and pecans.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: These high-protein cookies for pregnancy are soft, nourishing, and perfect for curbing cravings while supporting your body.
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During pregnancy, you know you’re supposed to increase your protein, but sometimes even the thought of chicken is a hard no. I’ve been there. With all three of my pregnancies, meat was completely off the table in the first trimester, and I didn’t touch chicken again until about two months postpartum.
Still, as a busy mom, I knew protein was key for staying full and supporting my immune system. If you want to dig deeper, learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and how to increase your protein intake. In the meantime, easy options like these protein pregnancy smoothies and healthy pregnancy desserts make it much simpler to stay nourished.
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💭Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Nourishing: These cookies aren't just dessert, they're loaded with ingredients that actually support you and babe.
Sweet but not excessive: The cookies are a delicious maple pecan flavor that comes out sweet but not too sweet.
Easy to make: No expecting mom to be on her feet with complicated recipes. These healthy pregnancy cookies are easy to whip up in a pinch and make really thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Almond flour: Gives a necessary boost of healthy fats to pregnancy cookies. Use the flour, though, for the smoothest texture (learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds).
- Collagen powder: This is the secret, high-protein ingredient, and is the best thing to consume for your hair, skin, and nails, too! Learn more about natural foods high in collagen, as well as what collagen powder is exactly.
- Blackstrap molasses: This is ideal for pregnant women because it contains magnesium and B6. It's also packed with iron for pregnancy.
- Cacao powder is another all-around gem as it’s loaded with calcium and antioxidants. Learn more about the benefits of cacao powder.
- Peanut butter: Listed in the ingredients, but any nut butter will work. Just make sure to grab a natural blend. We use homemade no oil peanut butter the most.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Nuts: Instead of pecans, you can add pistachios or hazelnuts to the pregnancy cookies.
Indulgence: If using these for a baby shower, drizzle them with dairy-free chocolate ganache or coconut milk caramel sauce for extra yum.
How To Make Pregnancy Cookies
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix.
Step 2: One by one add in the eggs, molasses, peanut butter, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk.
Step 3: Mix until sticky. On a cookie sheet, use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the pregnancy cookie batter out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press a pecan into the top of each cookie if you like.
Step 4: Bake for 22 minutes and remove from the oven to cool.
Expert Teaching Tips
Let the protein cookies cool fully before taking them off the cookie sheet as they come out extremely delicate.
The reason these protein pregnancy cookies use collagen powder is that it's the cleanest protein you can find. I get mine from Perfect Supplements because they're a high-quality brand. If you try them, use code mamabear10 to save yourself some money and check out these other indulgent collagen powder recipes.
Thanks to the ingredients, these pregnancy snack cookies are also perfect for munching postpartum when you're trying to stay full, along with no bake lactation cookies and any other healthy breastfeeding snacks, as they're all packed with nutrients.
Store the cookies in an airtight container on the countertop for 1-2 days or in the fridge for 4-6 days.
Pregnancy Cookies FAQs
Protein is responsible for more than just gaining muscle in the gym. It also helps boost your immune system and keep you full. When it comes to pregnancy, it helps to increase blood supply and help the baby grow appropriately. Don’t underestimate the power is keeping your protein intake high while pregnant.
When you’re expecting, it’s important to make sure you take in a variety of nutrients for your baby to grow. Likewise, it’s also important to moderate how much sugar you ingest. So, look for cookies that are high in protein and healthy fats while using natural sweeteners like dates, bananas, maple syrup, and honey.
Yes, you can freeze these high-protein pregnancy cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To enjoy them, let them come to room temperature before serving or heat them lightly to warm them up for an even more indulgent feel.
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High Protein Cookies For Pregnancy
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup collagen powder
- ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- ⅛ cup cacao powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tbs blackstrap molasses
- ⅛ cup peanut butter
- 3 tbs maple syrup
- 2 tbs almond milk
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl. Combine all the dry ingredients and mix.
- One by one add in the eggs, molasses, peanut butter, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk.
- Mix until sticky. Add in the pecans and mix again.
- On a cookie sheet, use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the pregnancy cookie batter out on a line baking sheet. Press a pecan into the top of each cookie if you like.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes and remove from the oven to cool fully on the pan.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Charlotte says
Late night cravings hits hard in the third trimester and these cookies with chocolate ganache are just what I needed. The soft, chewy texture and an extra touch of chocolate made my cravings very happy.
fitasamamabear says
Haha those cravings get INTENSE.
Rosie says
My pregnant sister was just craving some cookies so I tried baking these for her. She tried them and absolutely enjoyed it and this is what she craves for now!
fitasamamabear says
Haha pregnancy always means cookie cravings! Glad she liked them!
Michelle says
So delicious and nutritious! They turned out soft and chewy. I made them for my sister and she really loved them.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you guys loved them!
Allison says
Currently in my first trimester and these high protein pregnancy cookies with chocolate chips are my latest obsession. The chewy texture and maple sweetness were really irresistible. It's a perfect snack to fight those early pregnancy cravings.
fitasamamabear says
Ah mega congrats!!! So excited for you on his journey. And happy you liked the cookies!
Lisa says
I made these for my friend (who's seven months pregnant), and she loved it! The flavors are amazing! I can't wait to make more next weekend.
fitasamamabear says
Ahh you're a wicked friend!
Emmeline says
I am currently pregnant and always on the lookout for nutritious snacks. These cookies are not only delicious but also packed with protein. Thanks for helping me satisfy my cravings while staying healthy!
fitasamamabear says
Aw mega congrats on the pregnancy!! Happy you enjoyed them.
Carol says
Soft, chewy, and packed with goodness. Perfect for those moments when you need a satisfying treat while keeping things nutritious. A delightful treat for any pregnant woman on the go!
fitasamamabear says
I love the chewiness!
June says
I made these for my friend who is pregnant and she loved them! I sent her the recipe because she wants to make them throughout her pregnancy!
fitasamamabear says
Aw so amazing!
Giangi Townsend says
These high-protein cookies are out of this world. Fantastic flavor and is super easy to make. We could not stop eating them.
Thank you for the recipe and the very detailed explanations. I am not a baker, and that helped a lot.
fitasamamabear says
They're so easy right?!
Ruth says
Made a batch of these for a neighbor who said they were so delicious and asked for the recipe to make for herself! Honestly, I happily ate a few in the process too!
fitasamamabear says
Ahh you're sweet to share them!