Description
These Protein Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and healthy treat made with powdered peanut butter, baking sweetener, and egg. They offer a high-protein, low-fat alternative to traditional peanut butter cookies, perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert. With a soft and chewy texture that firms up after chilling, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake in just under half an hour.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup powdered peanut butter (PB2 or similar)
- ½ cup baking sweetener of choice
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Peanut Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered peanut butter with the water, stirring until a thick paste forms. This will form the base of your cookie dough.
- Add Sweetener & Salt: Stir in your preferred baking sweetener along with a pinch of salt, ensuring everything is evenly combined for balanced flavor.
- Incorporate the Egg: Add the egg to the mixture and stir until smooth. The resulting dough will be slightly runny but workable for forming cookies.
- Form the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking tray and lightly shape them into cookie forms. Note that they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10-13 minutes. The cookies will be soft when removed but will firm up upon cooling.
- Cool & Set: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes, then refrigerate for 40 minutes to achieve the best chewy texture.
Notes
- Using powdered peanut butter significantly reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.
- You can substitute the baking sweetener with your preferred sugar alternative, such as erythritol or stevia blends.
- Refrigerating the cookies after baking helps enhance their chewiness and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- For a vegan version, try substituting the egg with a flax egg, though texture may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
