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This Single-Serve Giant Protein Cookie is gluten free, low carb, lower sugar, and made with simple ingredients. With the perfect slightly crisp outside and soft center that melts in your mouth, this might just become your new healthier treat obsession.
What’s better than a regular cookie? A giant one that’s ALL for you! Even better is that this cookie is made with less than ten ingredients, comes together super quick, and is packed with protein. Each serving, depending on specific ingredients used, can have over 30g of protein! That’s how much I try to get in each meal minimum so for that to be in a simple snack or dessert is a huge win. Or if you’re feeling that afternoon sweet tooth kick in after a workout out, maybe swap out your usual protein shake for a protein cookie… I’ve definitely done that before 💁♀️
Like all of my cookie recipes, this giant cookie is firm on the outside with slightly crisp edges and a gooey, soft center that makes each bite a perfect balance. If you’ve ever bought protein cookies at the store, you’re never going to want to again after you try this! We’re ditching the long list of ingredients, additives, sugars, and who knows what else with simple, kitchen staple ingredients that are good for you and will leave you feeling better.
You might be asking yourself, “why is everyone so obsessed with protein”? Clearly, there’s a lot in this cookie and in my other recipes. Protein is essential for so many things – muscle repair, immune function, keeping you full and satisfied. It also stabilizes blood sugar, reduces cravings, and keeps your energy levels steady. Since being more intentional with the amount of protein I’m consuming, I’ve noticed a huge difference in my health and every day routines! It’s not just for building muscle like people think, it’s really a building block for feeling a little better in so many different ways. So why not have some fun adding it in with delicious recipes!
Make sure to check out other giant single-serve cookie recipes like my Brownie Cookie, Pumpkin Cookie, and S’mores Cookie!
This Why You’ll Love This
- It’s GIANT – Who wouldn’t want a cookie all to themselves?
- Customizable – You can adds whatever you want to this – keep it classic with chocolate chips, add nuts, white chocolate chips, switch up the nut butter you use, etc. It’s anything but boring!
- Balanced treat – We get a nice balance of macros with this simple cookie which helps keep you full and satisfies that sweet tooth without any major crashes. We have protein from the Greek yogurt and protein powder, healthy fats from the nut butter, and carbs from the sweetener.
- Dietary friendly – This cookie is gluten free, high protein, low carb, low sugar, and can easily be made dairy free or vegan with swaps mentioned below.
What You’ll Need
- Plain Greek yogurt – I prefer plain so there’s no added flavoring coming through and it adds to the softness of the cookie while adding protein! You can also try a thick dairy free yogurt like Cocojune or Culina.
- Nut butter – I use organic peanut butter for a peanut butter cookie but you can use any kind, the flavor will either be neutral or very subtle. If you use sunflower seed butter, your cookie might turn green but that’s okay – it’s just reacting to the baking powder!
- Vanilla protein powder – My favorite right now is from Flavcity (code: CALLA) , they have whey and plant based options.
- Baking powder
- Brown sugar – This adds a nice caramel flavor but you can use any granulated sweetener (monkfruit, coconut sugar, etc.)
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt
- Chocolate chips – For giant cookies like this, I love mini chocolate chips because I can pack more in! I love any chocolate chips by Enjoy Life or Pascha.
How To Make
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except chocolate chips until a dough forms. Then fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread and form on the baking sheet in a large cookie shape.
- Bake for ten to twelve minutes or until slightly golden and firm. Enjoy!
Recommended Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
- Glass mixing bowls
- Silicone spatula – My favorite for mixing thick doughs and batters!
More High Protein Treats
Double Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bites (Gluten Free, High Protein)
High Protein Healthier Buckeyes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Protein Lava Cake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
Single-Serve Giant Protein Cookie (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or thick dairy free yogurt)
- 2 tbsp nut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or granulated sweetener)
- 1 dash vanilla
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except chocolate chips. Once a dough forms, fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the dough on the parchment paper and form into a large cookie shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden and firm. Enjoy!
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Loved the giant Choc chip cookie
Yay Nancy! Glad you like this one 💕
Hi Calla. I love trying out your recipes. Tonight, it was the Single Serve Giant Protein Cookie. In a word ~~ YUM. One thing, though . . . I thought it needed an egg. The flavor was the bomb, but it was a ‘tad’ bit dry. Maybe an egg would help that? I’ll try one the next time I make the recipe. Thanks again for sharing!
Hi Jeannie! So happy you loved this one 🙌 The dry cookie could be from the protein powder used, each kind is so different so they’ll have different results. You can either try adding a little more liquid, an egg, or egg whites and see if that helps!
I just love your recipe! I switch up which sweetener I use and what nuts I add, but I make one of these every other day. THANK YOU!!
Hi Susie! I’m so happy to hear you have this regularly, a cookie a day keeps us happy right? 💁♀️
I’ve tried twice and I love the concept and flavor but it’s very dry. I tried adding a teaspoon of avocado oil and that did not help. I tried reducing the time to eight minutes that didn’t seem to help…
I should add that I did not use the brown sugar in this recipe. For me the protein powder made everything sweet enough. Any other suggestions?
Hi Christine! The brown sugar is what adds to the moisture so that’s probably why it’s been on the dry side. You can always try adding a bit of that or another granulated sweetener, like coconut sugar, and a little less protein powder if you’re worried about it being too sweet. I hope that helps!
Made exactly as written. Turned out perfect. Thank you!!
So glad this was a success for you 🥰
Make this pretty often. I use whole milk yogurt for more nutrients, and alternate between coconut sugar and my lakanto with allulose. I use the truvani vanilla vegan protein powder but may try it with whey protein isolate soon.
Love that this is a staple for you too Kelley!
Made it as written. Delicious! I actually loved the dough, but my husband loved the cookie. I may try adding egg whites, but it was honestly really good as written. And it was huge!
So happy you both loved this Sarah, thank you for sharing! Adding egg whites is a great idea and will definitely boost the protein 🙌