High Protein Brownie Cookies
High Protein Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Cookies
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add the large egg, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and develop a richer flavor.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Brownie Cookies
For the Brownie Cookies
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Add the large egg, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and develop a richer flavor.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min