Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Cookies

Packed with protein and sweet flavor, these peanut butter mini cookies are a simple treat that's sure to please.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 dash vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup whey protein powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl with a fork. Mix until smooth. Add sugar, whey protein, and salt. Mix well until ingredients are blended together.

Step 3

Scoop the mixture out with a tablespoon and roll into 3/4-inch balls. Place onto ungreased baking sheets, about 1/2 inch apart. Flatten each cookie to 1/4-inch thickness with a fork.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on the edges, about 6 minutes. Let cool for at least 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.