Cookies and Cream Protein Powder Cookies
Packed with protein, these cookies are great snacks to help fuel the day!
Servings: 30 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 31 grams (1 scoop; about 5 tablespoons) vanilla protein powder
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 10 Oreo cookies, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, protein powder, salt, and cornstarch.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for about 2 minutes, until creamy.
- Add both sugars and beat with the butter for 1 more minute, until creamy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, yogurt, and vanilla, and beat to combine.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and chopped Oreo cookies.
- Scoop out round dough balls and place on the prepared lined baking sheets about 2-inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F for 11-13 minutes..
Notes
Makes approximately 28-36 cookies.
- The Greek yogurt you use will affect the texture and flavor of these cookies. It's best to choose one that has a creamier texture. You can use a non-dairy Greek yogurt, but know that it will likely give you a soft yet cakier texture than regular dairy yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg