This Healthy Protein-Powder Cookie Dough requires only 5 simple ingredients and is gluten-free, paleo/vegan friendly and ready in 5 minutes! It packs 20g of protein so eat the whole bowl!
PIN Healthy Protein Powder Cookie Dough
After a LONG day of testing fancy recipes and making said recipes look EXTRA fancy and yummy, I usually don’t actually FEEL like eating fancy “grown-up” food like a bowl of vegan coconut curry with sweet potato noodles or low-carb whole30 paleo salmon cakes, or something like that.
I meannnnnn, I’m not over here wasting food or anything, so we DO eat whatever I made that day for dinner but, if I have an off day, my food diary might feature Easy Cinnamon Roll Gluten Free Low Carb Keto Protein Pancakes, Cookie-Dough Almond Butter, and THIS Cookie Dough.
Why You Will LOVE This Recipe
- My soul longs to eat like a five-year-old. NOT MAD ABOUT IT. This recipe is for you if your soul longs to eat like a five-year-old, too.
- Mr. FFF and I both agreed that it kinda tastes like a mix between chocolate chip cookie dough and birthday cake flavored cookie dough.
- This cookie dough is made of 5-6 ingredients (depending what you have on hand) and comes together in only 5 MINUTES. Plus, you get the snacking satisfaction of eating the WHOLE bowl of it.
- We’re answering the age-old question of how to use protein powder, so it’s also packing 20g of protein, depending on what protein powder you use. Don’t be alarmed or anything, but I can see your muscles GROWING through the SCREEN. RIGHT NOW.
INGREDIENTS
- 5 tbsp vanilla protein powder, of choice
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp unsweetened applesauce
optional:
- 1 tsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 tsp butter extract
- 1/2 tbsp dairy-free mini chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the protein, coconut flour and sea salt.
- Add the applesauce, almond milk and butter extract. Stir until fluffy and mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- DEVOUR right away, or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes!
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Variations
I’ve gone for chocolate chips in mine because it is supposed to resemble chocolate chip cookie dough but that doesn’t mean you have to go the same route. You can replace the chocolate chips or add these ingredients to your cookie dough.
- Nuts: Chop up some almonds or pecans for that crunch you know I love.
- Dried fruit: Cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots can add natural sweetness and a chewy texture.
- Spices: Adding spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, will give it such a warm aroma.
- Sweeteners: Maple syrup or honey is a natural way to add sweetness.
- Peanut butter: Adding a spoonful of creamy or crunchy peanut butter will give it a subtle nuttiness and increase the protein intake. I would recommend the all-natural stuff. Just peanuts.
FAQs
You can use a whey protein OR plant-based protein! Just keep in mind the plant-based proteins are much less absorbent, so you may need less applesauce, and to skip the almond milk. Go by FEEEEEL.
Yes! Well, you’re not SUPPOSED to do anything except eat it but I personally think you should RESIST the urge to eat this immediately and let this cookie dough chill for at least 5 minutes in the fridge, before you shovel it into your cookie-monster face. It makes this cookie-dough-eating experience more authentic. Just don’t leave it too long, as it dries out quickly.
Protein powders can vary significantly across brands. The one I use requires 5 tablespoons, but I’ve had readers say they only needed 5 tsp. So, you may need to play with this!
How To Store Protein-Powder Cookie Dough
I don’t actually suggest you store this one. One of the things I love about it is that you get the satisfaction of eating the ENTIRE THING in one sitting. What’s more, it dries out quickly so any storage is going to have an adverse effect on the taste and texture of the cookie dough. If you simply must store it, put it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. But eat it soon. The longer it stays in there, the less enjoyable it is going to be when you get around to finishing it off.
Other Recipes You Might Like:
Peanut butter protein healthy cookie dough balls
Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Bowls
Vegan Cookie Dough Stuffed Peanut Butter Bites
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Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp Vanilla protein powder, of choice (30g) *
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Flour (6g)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp Unsweetened Vanilla almond milk (optional but recommended)
- 1/4 tsp Butter extract (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 Tbsp Dairy Free Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the protein, coconut flour and sea salt.
- Add in the applesauce, almond mil and butter extract. Stir until fluffy and mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- DEVOUR right away, or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes!
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 4 POINTS+: 5. OLD POINTS: 4
(Based off whey protein – could vary depending on your protein powder)
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MArk says
I find a few drops of cake batter flavor really adds some cookie goodness to this recipe
Taylor Kiser says
Yum! Thanks for sharing that Mark!
Sydney says
Can I replace the applesauce with something else?
Taylor Kiser says
I can’t say because recipes are only tested as written. Sorry!
Jenny says
Yummy! I added a few sprays of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter buttery spray instead of the extract, added a little bit more flour and salt to offset the sweetness of the apple sauce since it tasted ultra apple sauce like. Also, a tsp of coconut sugar and a splash of vanilla extract for ultimate cookie flavor. I put in freezer for a few minutes to get cold.
Kathryn says
Can I use almond flour instead of coconut flour?
Foodfaithfitness says
Hi Kathryn, I haven’t tried BUT I think it should work as long as you adapt the quantities. You can try using 4 Tsbp of almond flour instead of the coconut flour. Let me know how it goes if you try, I am curious.
Linda Ferland says
Wow–what a great Cookie Dough recipe! Can’t wait to try this one! Thank you!
Foodfaithfitness says
I am sure you will love it!
milo says
hello! i wanted to know what exactly the applesauce does in the recipe? is it for binding? applesauce isn’t easily accesible for me and i’d like to know if i can replace it. thanks!
Foodfaithfitness says
Hey there! In this recipe, applesauce primarily adds moisture and helps create the right texture for the cookie dough. No worries, if you don’t have applesauce on hand, you can try substituting it with mashed ripe bananas, yogurt, or even pureed pumpkin in the same amount. Happy snacking!