Whey Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

A heartier alternative to the traditional chocolate chip cookie. Feel better about cheating on your diet with these whey protein cookies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 ¼ cups vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
• 1 (10 ounce) bag chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine whey protein, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

Step 3

Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar substitute, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each one in fully before adding the next. Slowly beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts by hand.

Step 4

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 9 to 12 minutes. Let cool for about 2 minutes before removing cookies from the sheets and placing on cooling racks.