Healthy Protein “Cookie Dough”

When I was younger, I had the hugest sweet tooth. No joke, in high school I would eat Oreo cookies covered in chocolate frosting and wash it down with kool-aid. Like most people I know, my tastes have changed as I’ve grown older and healthier. Now I would much rather have a nice dark chocolate or glass of wine most nights. Sometimes I think we all want to break the rules and have a little treat though. Let’s talk about the ultimate guilty pleasure – cookie dough! I still love a nice glob of gooey cookie dough. We all do, right? Keep reading for a decadent protein cookie dough dupe that won’t send you crying to the gym.

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Healthy Protein Cookie Dough

This three ingredient cookie dough snack is high in protein, low in sugar, super yummy, and made with items that many of us already have in our pantries. It’s vegan, gluten free, and customizable to meet your tastes and dietary needs. It’s one of my favorite night time snacks for when I need a sweet treat that still has some nutritional value.

Recipe

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 tablespoon flax seed meal
• 1-2 tablespoons of water (to desired consistency)
• Optional mix ins – this is the part that makes it a real treat. Most of the time I use dark chocolate chips. Sometimes I will use M&M’s, but that adds quite a bit of sugar. Oats are a great add in if you want to make a thicker cookie dough and don’t worry about cutting carbs. Nuts are the best choice if you want high protein and low sugar. Raisins are also a yummy “smarter” choice.

Just put all of the ingredients into a bowl or cup and mix together!

Nutritional Info

This information is based on the three-ingredient protein cookie dough without mix-ins.

One serving contains approximately:

145 Calories
2g Sugar
9g Protein

I used Purely Inspired Organic Protein Powder, Decadent Chocolate, Jif Natural Low Sodium Creamy Peanut Butter, and Bob’s Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal. You can really mix this recipe up to meet your personal nutritional goals and taste preferences. Try out some different variations, and if you come up with anything really great, let me know! 

 

I hope you enjoy your protein cookie dough snack! If you are looking for more ways to get your health and fitness on track, check out these 10 tips here.