Protein-Packed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Packed with protein, walnuts, and chocolate flavor, these easy chocolate chip cookies are a hearty alternative to the traditional recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup chocolate-flavored protein powder
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips
• 0.33333334326744 cup light brown sugar
• 0.75 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup chopped raw walnuts
• 0.25 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

Combine flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 4

Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in another large bowl and beat until creamy. Beat in egg and gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts, and candy pieces.

Step 5

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.