Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies (High-Protein)

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies (High-Protein)

Soft centers, crisp edges, and a protein boost from smart swaps—no protein powder taste.

Ingredients (Makes ~12 cookies)

• 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)

• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• Pinch salt

• ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil

• ⅓ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

• ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a tray with parchment.

2. Dry mix: Oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt.

3. Wet mix: Butter, sugar, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine wet + dry. Fold in chocolate chips. Dough will be soft.

5. Scoop 12 mounds onto tray; lightly flatten.

6. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges set and centers look slightly soft.

7. Cool 10 minutes (they firm up as they cool).

Nutrition (Per Cookie)

• Calories: ~150 kcal

• Protein: ~8 g

• Carbs: ~14 g

• Fat: ~7 g

Tips for Best Texture

• Don’t overbake—protein cookies dry out fast.

• Chill dough 15 minutes for thicker cookies.

• Swap 2 tbsp chocolate chips for chopped nuts for extra protein.