High-Protein Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies Recipe
If you love cookies but want something healthier, this High-Protein Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies recipe is perfect. These cookies are soft, chewy and packed with protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts walnuts or almonds
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract and egg. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
Add Dry to Wet
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until a thick dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Add chocolate chips and optional nuts. Fold carefully so chips are evenly distributed.
Shape the Cookies
- Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to form dough balls. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Flatten Slightly
- Gently press each cookie ball with your hand or spatula to flatten slightly. This helps them bake evenly.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Center will still be soft.
Cool on Sheet
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This helps them set without breaking.
Transfer to Cooling Rack
- Move cookies to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing to maintain texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use vanilla or chocolate protein powder for flavor variety.
- Replace oat flour with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, cozy taste.
- Swap chocolate chips for dried fruit for a healthier snack.
- Freeze cookie dough balls to bake fresh cookies anytime.