One of my biggest weaknesses is raw cookie dough. It’s like heaven on a spoon and will derail your healthy eating plan with only a few big bites (insert sad face). Cookies rarely make it to the baking sheet in this house. Just gimme the dough! However, you can make your own delicious edible protein cookie dough recipe that is rich and indulgent without the refined sugar load and copious amount of saturated fat. Yay for healthier substitutions!!!! Refined sugar and saturated fat are a toxic combination for the waistline.
Just look at that healthier deliciousness……
Edible Protein Cookie Dough Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups nut butter (I used creamy, no stir, peanut butter)
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (I used Tera’s bourbon vanilla whey)
- 1/2 cup whole oats
- 1/4 cup Earth Balance original buttery spread
- 2 tbsp milk (almond, regular or soy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- *1 tbsp honey or 1-2 packets stevia if desired for more sweetness
Instructions
- Mix nut butter, protein powder, oats and Earth Balance buttery spread in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix on low speed until smooth and combined.
- Add milk, stevia (if using) and vanilla extract and blend until mixed.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
The servings for this recipe are around 1 1/2 tbsp each. If you are strict about tracking your macros, just roll the dough into 24 balls and you can accurately log the nutrition info. By the way, how awesome is my new recipe card?!!!! I’m loving the new design and hope you are, too!
Want a bite?!!!
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Ok, you are killing me with this – it looks AMAZING. I wish I had a spoonful (jar) right now.
Lol, it’s addictive Aggie! Thank you! 🙂
This sounds soooooo yummy!
Thank you Lauren! 🙂
When do you add the oats or am I missing that in the directions?
Thank you for catching that error Angie! Just added that in the directions. Sorry about that! I hope that you enjoy the recipe!
Can I sub in pb2 powder and water for the nut butter?
You can definitely try it, but it may turn out dry. If you do, let me know how it goes!