Protein-Packed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Protein powder is added in place of some flour to make these chocolate chip cookies much heartier without losing any taste. The kids love them and would never know they're a more wholesome alternative to a traditional cookie.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup chocolate-flavored protein powder
• ¾ stick unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup chopped raw walnuts (Optional)
• ¼ 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.