Chocolate Cake Protein Cookies
High-Protein · Low-Carb · Grain-Free
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Almond Flour blanched, fine-ground
- 1/2 cup PEScience Select Protein Powder - Frosted Chocolate Cupcake 60g
- 1/2 cup Allulose
- 1/3 cup Cacao Powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/2 tsp Instant Espresso Powder optional
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Mix-In
- 1/3 cup Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine dry ingredients: whisk together the almond flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, granulated sweetener, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, and optional espresso powder until fully combined and lump-free.
- Mix wet ingredients: whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
- Combine & form dough: pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, scoopable dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop & shape: scoop equal portions (about 2 tbsp each) onto the baking sheet. Lightly press down on each to form a round, cakey disk about 1/2-inch thick.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still look soft. Do not overbake.
- Cool: let cookies rest on the baking sheet 10 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Stack two cookie sheets together (or use an insulated sheet) — it helps prevent the bottoms from over-browning before the centers finish baking.
- The optional espresso powder won't make these taste like coffee — it just deepens the chocolate flavor.
- Storage: keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. These also freeze very well.
Nutrition
Serving: 20cookiesCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 2g
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