Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
on Apr 17, 2025
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Looking for a sweet treat that satisfies your cookie cravings and adds a little protein boost? These soft and chewy Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect solution. Made with a blend of classic ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips, they’re given a nutritious twist with a scoop of CSE Simply Vanilla protein powder. With just the right balance of indulgence and fuel, these cookies are easy to whip up and even easier to love—whether you’re post-workout snacking or just in the mood for something sweet.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / MACROS
Makes: 6 cookies
Serving size: 1 cookies
Calories: 178
Macros: 4.8p / 20.4c /9f (0.7 fiber)
Search the food database in the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst apps by looking up: Stay Fit Mom Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies to add this meal to your food diary.
INGREDIENTS
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Egg yolk
- Vanilla extract
- CSE simply vanilla protein powder
- All purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Mini chocolate chips (56g)
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Can I Use Swerve as a Substitute for the Sugar?
Yes! I will provide the macros below for this substitution. If using Swerve swap out both the sugar and brown sugar for 4 tablespoons of Swerve. You can use all granular Swerve, or 2 tablespoons of granular and 2 of the brown sugar Swerve.
Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies (Swerve)
makes 6 cookies
serving size: 1 cookie
163 cals
4.8p / 16.4c /9f (0.7 fiber)
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SUPPLIES USED
Half Sheet Pan – My favorite for both baking my meal prep bowls AND baking these cookies!
Short-Term Storage (up to 5 days):
- Container: Store the cookies in an airtight container.
- Temperature: Keep at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
- Tip: Add a slice of bread or a marshmallow to the container to help maintain softness.
Medium-Term Storage (up to 2 weeks):
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Texture Note: May firm up a bit in the fridge — just let them come to room temp or microwave for 5-10 seconds before eating.
Long-Term Storage (up to 3 months):
- Freezer: Place cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Reheating: Microwave for 10–15 seconds or thaw at room temp.
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Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature (42g)
- 2 tablespoons sugar, 28g
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 28g
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop CSE simply vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 56g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small mixing bowl cream together the butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla.
- Mix in the protein powder, flour, baking soda.
- Once a dough forms mix in the chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into 6 equal balls and place on a cookie sheet. Gently press down on the cookies so they are just slightly pressed.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until the edges appear golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on the cookie sheet for at least 1 minute before removing.
- These are best served warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Find in MyFitnessPal and the MacrosFirst app food database by searching, “Stay Fit Mom Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies.”
Really soft and fluffy. Great taste!