High-protein Cookie Recipes

In addition to giving us an extra boost of vitality, high-protein cookies do not include ingredients of animal origin, so they are also a great option for vegetarians and vegans.

Many times we want to put something sweet in our mouth between meals, especially when we exercise. To satisfy this craving and replenish energy, one of the best alternatives we can opt for are high-protein cookies.

Their secret is that, in addition to being low in fat and calories, they satisfy the appetite, without neglecting good nutrition.

The proposals that we mention below are suitable even for vegans, so the vast majority will be able to enjoy these delicious cookies.

It should be noted that variants can always be introduced to recipes to enrich them or highlight a particular flavor.

Our recommendation is that you include some seeds and nuts (either in the dough or in the decoration) to give it a more crunchy touch.

1. Protein-rich cookies (gluten-free)

Ingredients

• 6 or 7 walnuts (30 g).
• ¼ glass of water (50 ml).
• The zest of 1 lemon.
• Ground cinnamon (to taste)
• 6 tablespoons of water (60 ml).

• 3 tablespoons of grated coconut (30 g).
• 4 tablespoons of coconut oil (60 ml).
• 1 and a half cups of chickpea flour (150 g).
• 2 or 3 tablespoons of brown sugar (30 or 45 g).
• Optional: cocoa powder.

Preparation

1. We preheat the oven to 200 ºC.
2. First, we must grate the lemon peel. Besides, we will crush the walnuts until obtaining a fine powder.
3. In a bowl, mix the chickpea flour with the brown sugar, the grated coconut, the walnuts, the lemon peel and a touch of cinnamon.
4. We add water to the mixture, little by little, while stirring with a spoon so that the ingredients are moistened and mixed well. In the center, we make a space and pour the coconut oil.
5. We proceed to knead with our hands (previously floured) until we achieve sufficient softness and elasticity. If the dough breaks when you handle it, it will be necessary to hydrate it with a little water.
6. We make small balls with our hands and, with the help of a cup, we crush them a little (they should not be too thin or too thick).
7. Place the cookies on a tray covered with greaseproof paper and bake for about 10 or 12 minutes, approximately, at 180 ºC.
8. Once this time has passed, we remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top while they cool to room temperature.

2. High Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 pinch of salt.
• 1 pinch of baking soda.
• 3 tablespoons of oatmeal (30 g).
• 1 pot of precooked chickpeas (400 g).
• 2 tablespoons of rolled oats (30 g).
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (15 ml).
• 5 tablespoons of chocolate chips (75 g).
• 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (5 ml).
• 4 and a half tablespoons of coconut oil (45 ml).
• 1 and a half cups of whole cane sugar (150 g).

Preparation

1. We preheat the oven to 180 ºC.
2. We place the chickpeas in the blender and blend them at medium speed along with the coconut oil and vanilla.
3. Then, we add the sugar, oats, salt, bicarbonate and apple cider vinegar and beat again for a couple of minutes. The idea is to get a kind of soft dough.
4. We knead and form several small balls (or the size that we prefer). Be careful, we must avoid exceeding the thickness of the balls so that the cookies are not too thick, as this can make them take longer to cook or end up apparently cooked and, when biting into them, have a raw center.
5. In a tray previously greased with a little vegetable oil, we place the balls and crush them with a light stroke of the rolling pin.
6. Add the chocolate chips on top and bake for approximately 15 minutes, at 180 ºC. 
7. Once the cookies are ready, we let them cool to room temperature and serve.

To consider

The use of chickpea flour (or the precooked chickpeas themselves) should not predispose us when preparing these recipes, since we will not notice the flavor of the chickpeas at all.

On the other hand, we must remember that brown sugar can always be replaced by honey or agave syrup, depending on our preference.

The important thing is that the protein-rich cookies will help us recharge our batteries and continue our journey with enthusiasm and, without a doubt, a good taste in our mouths.