These are soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with melty chips — from the creamy dough to the golden baked results. A high-protein, low-carb version of the classic cookie everyone loves.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, chewy texture with gooey chocolate chips
- High protein from whey protein powder and almond flour
- Classic chocolate chip flavor with zero sugar
- Easy one-bowl recipe ready in under 25 minutes
- Perfect for snacking, meal prep, or satisfying cravings
Ingredients (Makes 12–15 cookies)
- 2 cups (200g) almond flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) vanilla whey protein powder
- ⅓ cup allulose or monk fruit sweetener
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking soda, and salt.
- Add egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 10–14 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~130
- Protein: 6g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fat: 11g
