The best way to indulge and gain some fuel, these protein cookie recipes take a classic dessert and turn it into an everyday snack. Made with whole food ingredients and with over 5 grams of protein per serving, these protein cookies are ones you’ll work into your daily diet in no time.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach I am a huge believer in having your cake and eating it too… only this time it’s with cookies! Protein cookies when made correctly can be an easy way to gain nutrients, and protein, and curb a sweet tooth.
It’s recipes like this that I try to work into my high-protein meal plans so that busy moms can actually enjoy what they eat. Since there are so many benefits to a high protein diet, having the ability to sneak it into foods you’ll enjoy keeps life simpler.
With this list of protein snacks, there’s something for every craving. From crispy to chewy and cinnamon sugar to subtle maple caramel, you’ll find a protein cookie for every taste.
Quick Tips
Easy: All of the gluten-free protein bar recipes are easy to make with everyday pantry staples and lots of substitutions.
Healthy: All of the cookies have 5 grams of protein per cookie and most servings are two cookies (so 10 grams per serving). They're also all dairy-free and gluten-free.
Flavorful: The recipes below come in a variety of flavors to ensure that there’s something for everyone.
Which Protein Powder To Choose
The gluten-free protein bar recipes use either a vegan protein powder or collagen powder.
You can learn more about how to choose a protein powder for your goals but know that many of them either use something like Botanica Protein or Orgain Protein powder because they blend the best.
Some call for a fermented protein powder to absorb more liquid but there are notes on that.
Collagen powder is my personal favorite to use as it’s such a clean source of protein and much healthier for your gut.
Protein Cookie Recipes
Indulge in any kind of craving with these protein cookie recipes! From creamy peanut butter to salted caramel these cookies are high in protein and in flavor making it easy to stay fueled and satisfied.
Scroll through and try out some new flavors and then work these recipes into your gluten-free meal prep to stay fueled all week.
You may also want to learn more about different how to increase your protein and not hate food. When in doubt, grab the high-protein snack ebook to help you out!
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