Protein Cookie Dough

This may be the best protein cookie dough ever. Boasting 30 grams of protein, this edible cookie dough is the perfect macro-friendly snack or dessert. Vegan, keto-friendly and flourless recipe in 1 minute!

Edible cookie dough with protein powder

Every time I make cookies, I have to sneak a taste of dough. Before baking, of course. There’s nothing to do, I just love its taste and texture so much. But my stomach doesn’t, because you know, eating raw batter is not the safest thing to do. Or is it really like that?

That’s a thing of the past. Forget any other recipe and make this edible cookie dough with protein protein. Smooth, subtly sweet and with crunchy chocolate chips. Honestly, this protein cookie dough will get you hooked at first bite. Ehm…spoon. And don’t worry about the diet. You can have it whenever you want, because this recipe is also healthy. Sugar-free, flourless, gluten-free, low carb, keto-friendly and vegan!

The ingredients

This protein cookie dough recipe is very simple. There is no need for flour, eggs or dairy products, so that you can make it also if you’re on vegan or follow a gluten-free diet.

Without further ado, here are all the ingredients you need to make edible cookie dough with protein powder.

• Protein powder: this recipe works with any type of protein powder. Whey, casein or vegan protein powders are all great. In terms of flavor, I recommend vanilla, chocolate chip or unflavored.
• Peanut butter: use creamy peanut butter, best if it is free from added sugars and oil. If you prefer, replace with almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free dough.
• Sweetener of choice: maple syrup, honey, agave syrup, coconut sugar or calorie-free sweeteners (such as erythritol or stevia) are all great. Add as much as it feels right to you.
• Milk of choice: go for dairy or dairy-free options such as soy milk, almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk. As it as more protein, I like soy milk.
• Pinch of salt: a must in cookie dough, the salt brings out all the flavors.
• Chocolate chips: this recipe uses sugar-free mini chocolate chips. Replace with any other chocolate chip, the darker the better.

Which protein powder for cookie dough?

This edible cookie dough recipe can be made with any protein powder of you like: whey, vegan protein powder or casein are all great. But you should keep in mind that different powders show different characteristics and therefore behave differently. As a rule of thumb, whey mixes very well without needing a lot of milk. Vegan protein powder and casein, instead, are highly absorbent and require more liquid. What this means is that there is no precise amount of milk for making cookie dough with protein powder. Start with about 2 tablespoons and add as much as it is necessary. The outcome should be a smooth and creamy dough.

In terms of flavor, my recommendations are vanilla or unflavored powders. But also cookie dough and peanut butter work. Just be careful with unusual flavors, they may spoil the taste of your dip.

Protein cookie dough without protein powder

If you don’t have protein powder, don’t worry. You can still make this dip using almond flour or oat flour as a replacement. Normal flour (such as all purpose flour) cannot be consumed raw and therefore they do not work.

My tip is to choose defatted almond flour. It is still a great source of protein and has more or less the same calories of whey. Oat flour is also an option, but it comes with less protein and more carbs.

Low calorie dip with powdered peanut butter

A great way to cut some calories is to replace normal peanut butter with powdered peanut butter – similar taste with almost half of the calories. That’s exactly what I did for my low calorie cookie dough recipe. But keep in mind that before stirring it into the dough, the powder needs to be mixed with some water or milk. Until it’s creamy!

How to make protein cookie dough?

In a bowl, combine the protein powder, the peanut butter, the sweetener of your choice and a pinch of salt. Start mixing, adding the milk gradually until the cookie dough reaches a smooth consistency. If it is necessary, fix the taste with more sweetener. 

Fold though the chocolate chips, then serve right away or seal and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Storage instructions

After making, place any leftover in a small airtight food container and refrigerate. If you store it in the fridge, this cookie dough will last for up to 3 days. As an alternative you can freeze it for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat, remove from the freezer and let it thaw until it reaches the original texture.

How to eat cookie dough?

This high-protein cookie dough is perfect as a post workout snack, as a dessert or wherever you crave it. Alone, or in one of the following ways!

• With slices of apple, as a dip
• As a side for your shakes
• Over pancakes
• With a protein bar cut into chunks
• As a filling for dates
• In the shape of cookie dough balls
• As a spread for bread or rice cakes

Recipe tips

Let me give you a couple of tips on how to make the best protein powder cookie dough. Be sure to apply them all and you’ll be amazed at the result!

• Make your cookie dough with vanilla protein powder. Although other flavors are also okay, they will make your dip taste quite fake and artificial.
• Don’t add milk all at once. As protein powders absorb liquid differently, it is better to start with little and add more until reaching a smooth consistency.
• Add a hint of vanilla extract and more sweetener in case your protein powder is unflavored.
• Sweeten your protein dessert with some maple syrup or honey if you have the sweet tooth.
• Don’t forget the famous pinch of salt. It’s just a little, but it will bring out all the flavors. Skip if the peanut butter is already salted.
• Refrigerate your edible cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before serving. It will get firmer and more delicious.

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