Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Are you a fan of protein-packed cookies but worried about losing out on the protein punch during baking? Let’s dive into the science behind cooking with protein powder and how to preserve its benefits without sacrificing flavor. Then, let’s move onto these delicious Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Cookies!

What is Denaturing? Denaturing is like reshaping a LEGO structure. Proteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids, arranged in a specific way to perform their functions. When exposed to high temperatures, proteins can unravel and change shape, losing some of their original structure and function. This process is called denaturing.

Why Does it Matter? Imagine baking a batch of cookies with protein powder. If the oven is too hot, the protein in the powder might denature, reducing its effectiveness. Not only could this affect the texture and taste of your cookies, but it might also mean you’re not getting as much protein as you think.

How to Preserve Protein Power to avoid denaturing your protein powder while baking:

1. Watch the Temperature: Keep an eye on your oven temperature. Baking at lower temperatures for a bit longer can help preserve the protein’s structure.
2. Mix it Right: Incorporate your protein powder into your cookie dough gently. Vigorous mixing can add extra stress to the protein molecules, making them more likely to denature.
3. Experiment with Timing: Try different baking times to find the sweet spot where your cookies are perfectly baked without sacrificing protein content.

Final Thoughts Next time you’re whipping up a batch of protein cookies, remember the importance of temperature control. By understanding how heat affects protein powder, you can ensure your cookies are not only delicious but also packed with the protein power you need to fuel your day. Secondly, for many recipes, including these, you can forgo the baking all together.  Simly roll these into balls and eat them raw.

So, go ahead, bake those cookies, but don’t forget to keep an eye on the oven!

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Course Snacks

Keyword chocolate and peanut butter, chocolate chips, high protein, protein cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Servings 5 cookies

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder I use Gold Standard Isolate
• 3 tbsp large flake oats
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 1/4 cup all natural peanut butter I used 1/8 almond butter, 1/8 peanut butter as that's what I had on hand.
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk If leaving these raw and not cooking, start with 1 tbsp of liquid and see if you need the other one.
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 cup mini dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F.

2. Mix together dry ingredients.

3. Add all wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined.

4. Fold in chocolate.

5. On a parchment lined cookie sheet, shape dough into 5 cookies.

6. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Cool on rack and store in sealed container or in the freezer.

Recipe Notes

Gold Standard Chocolate Isolate whey protein 

Here is an estimate of the macro breakdown per cookie.

• Calories per Cookie: 765 / 5 = 153 calories
• Protein per Cookie: 42.7g / 5 = 8.54g
• Carbs per Cookie: 64.9g / 5 = 12.98g
• Fat per Cookie: 41.8g / 5 = 8.36g
• Fiber per Cookie: 12.6g / 5 = 2.52g