Description
These High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Gooey Centers are soft, chewy, and packed with protein. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free treat, they combine peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and protein powder for extra nutrition without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft and gooey.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if desired.
- Mix in nuts or seeds for additional crunch and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American