Chocolate Coconut Protein Cookies
The ultimate guilt-free chocolate fix, made for busy days and sweet cravings. 9g protein per cookie
Servings: 8 cookies
Equipment
- Optional Ice cream/cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (I used Thorne)
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and coconut.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet— you should get 8 cookies.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack.
Notes
Will the protein powder flavor be noticeable?
Depends on the brand. Chocolate protein powders usually blend well, but some may have a chalky or sweetener-heavy taste. Using chocolate chips helps balance that.
My cookies came out soft. Why?
That’s normal for this recipe! The combo of almond flour, protein powder, and no refined sugar creates a soft, slightly dense cookie.
How much protein is there per serving?
The recipe makes 8 cookies, and each cookie has approximately 9 grams of protein.