Vegan Protein Cookies

Soft and chewy Vegan Protein Cookies are such a tasty snack! These peanut butter chocolate chip goodies are low in sugar, but high in protein! Make a batch to munch on right away or for that boost of energy when you’re on the go!

These irresistible treats are soft in the middle, with crisp edges, and full of tasty chocolatey-peanut butter flavor. 

This snack is a great way to change your routine from the usual smoothie, while still getting your protein powder in. You can also eat the cookie dough balls in raw form, almost like truffles!

There is no need for store-bought with this scrumptious homemade cookie recipe. As much as I appreciate Lenny and Larry Cookies, this homemade version is fresh, inexpensive, and just as delicious!

These flourless, protein powder cookies are moist, and full of flavor!

You can take them with you on your next hike or save them for a heavy workout. They are just as amazing whether you eat them fresh, after being refrigerated, or stored on the kitchen counter. 

In fact, I like to eat them straight out of the freezer!

It’s so nice to be able to whip-up a high-protein snack in just a few minutes and with only 6 ingredients! You might already have all of them on hand!

If you're looking for more freezer-friendly recipes with extra protein, make sure to check out these Vegan Protein Waffles and Tofu Scramble!

Reasons To Love This Recipe

• No flour
• Low sugar
• Gluten free
• High in protein
• Freezer-friendly 
• No eggs, dairy free
• Quick and easy to make
• Just 6 simple ingredients

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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Flax - Ground flax seeds help bind the ingredients as well as provide extra healthy nutrients. Flaxseed meal is a great pantry staple because it's high in fiber and antioxidants. Here's some more info on flaxseed benefits.
• Plant Milk - I like soy here for the extra protein but any other plant milk will work just fine. 
• Protein Powder - Use your favorite protein powder. Vanilla, chocolate, fudge, or peanut butter are all good. Pea protein works as well. Make sure to use a powder that you actually like the taste of. After going through so many vegan protein powder brands, I have landed on Orgain as my favorite. 
• Peanut Butter - Use creamy peanut butter or any other nut or seed butter. This adds a nutty flavor, structure, and protein to the cookies. Make sure to stir it really well if it has the natural oil sitting at the top.
• Sugar - Just a bit of organic/vegan cane sugar is used to sweeten the cookies as well as help them spread and brown in the oven. Another dry, granulated sugar such as coconut or date sugar works. 
• Chocolate Chips - Dark chocolate chips are so good on these cookies. Be sure to check that the ingredients are dairy free. I usually buy the Enjoy Life brand but have recently found a large bag of vegan chocolate at Costco. 

How to Make Vegan Protein Cookies

Here are some quick visual steps. Find the full recipe with exact measurements on the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick mat. Either one works just as well.

Combine the flaxseed meal with the plant milk, and let this mixture sit for a few minutes. During this time, it will thicken and form a gel-like consistency.

Add in the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips.

Combine everything. The dough will be thick and sticky so you’ll want to mix this by doing a little bit of cutting and mashing. 

Scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. I use an ice cream scoop for this. Place the cookie dough balls on the lined sheet, 1-2 inches apart. 

Flatten the balls into round discs with your hands. Then, top them with chocolate chips.

Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until you start to see a slight golden tint. Let them cool for a few minutes so they can firm up.

Make-Ahead and Storage

These vegan protein cookies are just as incredible when saved for later! They can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, in the refrigerator for one week, or the freezer for 4 months. Allow them to cool before placing them in an air-tight container when storing them.

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