Rich and creamy, this Protein Cookie Butter Recipe is an easy-to-make spread that adds 15 grams of protein to any dessert. Naturally dairy-free, and sweetened with maple syrup, it’s a delicious add-on to any cookie, brownie, or smoothie bowl! Plus, it's ready in just 5 minutes!
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 3
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 215 kcals and 15 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Natural peanut butter, collagen powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and dairy-free milk.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Smooth, sweet, and packed with protein, this cookie butter is delicious on pancakes, cookies, smoothie bowls, or straight from the jar.
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Skip the store-bought version and whip up your own high-protein cookie butter instead. Not only is it cheaper, but you skip the extra oils and weird ingredients, too. Now, cookie butter isn’t something I’ll recommend eating by the jar… buuuut I’m a huge believer in indulging cravings in a smarter way, just like the recipes in the Strong and Sweet Protein Guide do so well (and honestly—this reminds me a bit of my protein cookie dough phase I never quite got over).
It’s creamy, sweet, and with that protein boost, it’s actually a pretty decent choice, especially if you’re looking for a protein cookie butter for weight loss that doesn’t feel restrictive (the calories do add up, though, eventually). I personally love it straight off a spoon, but you can swirl it into high-protein chocolate overnight oats, drizzle it over fruit, or add it to yogurt bowls and suddenly everything tastes dessert-level.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: This healthy protein cookie butter recipe whips up in just 2 minutes and with only 5 ingredients.
Healthy: Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-approved, it also comes in with a whopping 15 grams of protein per serving. Plus, it’s naturally sweetened with just maple syrup, no refined sugars either.
Versatile: There are SO Many ways to use cookie butter and you can easily adjust the flavor of the recipe with a few small tweaks.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Collagen powder: This healthy cookie butter recipe uses pure collagen powder in place of classic protein powder. Collagen powder is one of the cleanest protein sources and blends amazingly, which is why I used it. Learn more about protein powder vs. collagen.
- Maple syrup: The recipe is sweetened with maple syrup, but honey could be used instead. It will create a thicker texture, though.
- Protein powder swaps: Vegan protein powder won't work for the recipe, as it absorbs too much liquid and would make it super thick. A beef-based protein powder would work, though. Paleo Pro would probably be best as it mixes without creating a super sticky texture.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Since the cookie butter recipe is made without eggs, you can do SO much with it. Below are a few favorites.
- Nut butter: Use almond butter or almond hazelnut butter for a yummy, caramel-like treat.
- Chocolate: Add a teaspoon or so of raw cacao powder to the mix (you may need to add a splash more milk).
- Mix-ins: For a cookie dough flavor, mix in chocolate chips once it’s blended. Add sprinkles to make it like a birthday cake icing or festive ones for the holidays.
How To Make Protein Cookie Butter
Step 1: Combine all ingredients into a food processor with the dairy-free milk on the bottom.
Step 2: Process until ultra smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Then, enjoy!
Expert Tips To Make It
Adjust the sweetness with the maple syrup as per your preference.
You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor as you blend it to keep it smooth.
You can adjust the texture of the protein butter by adding a splash more homemade Almond cow hemp milk. However, you don’t want it too runny either.
Store the cookie butter in a jar on the counter for 2-3 days. Or, in an airtight glass container or jar in the fridge for 5-7 days. It will thicken up a bit, so let it come to room temperature before you use it.
Hack: Have leftover cookie butter and not sure what to do with it? Use a trigger scoop to portion a few cookies onto a lined cookie sheet. Bake them at 350F for 12-15 minutes and let them cool on the pan for at least 30 minutes. It actually makes decent cookies that are crispy on the outside and gooey inside!
What To Do With Protein Cookie Butter
Obviously, the best thing to do is to dip your cookies in it! However, you can really use it in any way you would use traditional nut butter. It can be drizzled onto a salted caramel protein shake and 3-ingredient protein pancakes for an extra punch of flavor.
You can mix it into overnight protein oats recipes or even smear it on toast for a treat. Smear it onto cooled dairy-free protein brownies as icing. Add it to bananas and freeze them for a summer treat. There are so many things you can do with it!
Protein Cookie Butter FAQs
Protein cookie butter is easily made by combining a nut butter, sweetener, and protein powder in a food processor until smooth. You can vary the flavor and texture by adding in dairy-free milk or other protein flavors.
Protein spreads can be part of a healthy diet and even a weight loss plan, so long as you make them at home so that you can control the amount of sugar and protein in the spread, as well as avoid any unnecessary oils.
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Protein Cookie Butter (Dairy-Free)
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Equipment
- 1 Mini food processor
- Small jar
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Natural peanut butter fresh and runny
- ¼ cup Collagen powder
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons Dairy-free Milk
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the milk.
- Blend until smooth. Add the dairy-free milk one tablespoon at a time based on texture. Enjoy.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Shelby S says
I have yet to find something that this recipe can't pair with! It makes everything that much more tasty.