This 5-ingredient protein cookie dough is a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat packed with protein and sweetened with maple syrup. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for a post-workout snack or healthier dessert. Customize with your favorite mix-ins for a quick, delicious, and indulgent treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with just 5 simple ingredients, it’s a healthier take on traditional cookie dough.
- Packed with protein, making it perfect for a post-workout treat, quick snack, or fun dessert option.
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, catering to various dietary preferences.
- Quick and easy to make—no baking required, and ready in just minutes!
What You’ll Need to Make Protein Cookie Dough
Almond Flour: Almond flour serves as the base of this cookie dough, giving it a soft, buttery texture. It’s naturally gluten-free and rich in healthy fats and vitamin E, making it a nutritious alternative to traditional wheat flour.
Vanilla Protein Powder: The protein powder not only enhances the nutritional profile of the cookie dough but also adds a sweet, creamy flavor. Choose your favorite brand for the best results—plant-based or whey works perfectly.
Maple Syrup: This natural sweetener provides just the right amount of sweetness while keeping the recipe refined sugar-free. Plus, it helps bind the ingredients together.
Melted Coconut Oil (or Butter): Coconut oil adds richness and moisture to the dough. For a slightly different flavor, swap it for melted butter or vegan butter, depending on your dietary needs.
Chocolate Chips: The chocolate chips are the stars of the show, adding bursts of sweetness and indulgence. Use dark chocolate, sugar-free, or dairy-free chips to suit your preferences.
How to Make Protein Cookie Dough
- Mix the Dough: Add the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil to a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined and the dough forms a cohesive texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Serve and Enjoy: That’s it! Your cookie dough is ready to eat. Scoop it straight from the bowl or portion it out into snack-sized servings.
Toppings and Variations
- Drizzle: Add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate or nut butter on top for extra decadence.
- Add-Ins: Mix in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit for a fun twist.
- Seasonal Flavors: Sprinkle in cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or a dash of peppermint extract to suit the season.
Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs
Make it Dairy-Free: Ensure your protein powder and chocolate chips are dairy-free. Coconut oil is naturally dairy-free, so you’re already set!
Make it Vegan: Choose a vegan protein powder and chocolate chips. Maple syrup is already vegan-friendly, and coconut oil is an excellent alternative to butter.
Make it Keto: Replace the maple syrup with a keto-friendly liquid sweetener like monk fruit syrup. Use sugar-free chocolate chips for a low-carb treat.
Storage Instructions
Store your protein cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you prefer a firmer texture, chill it for an hour before serving. For longer storage, freeze individual portions and thaw as needed.
5 Ingredient Edible Protein Cookie Dough
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond flour or oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, optional if needed for a less thick cookie dough
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Then, fold in the chocolate chips and enjoy!
9 Comments
The Real Person!
This is delicious!!! I’ve tried soooo many edible cookie dough recipes and none have been that great or tasted like cookies dough. This one does!!! I’ll be making this often!!! Thank you!
The Real Person!
Hi! I’m making this for my 13 year old daughter. Can I just omit the protein powder?! TIA!
The Real Person!
Hi! You can replace the protein powder with extra almond flour, or check out my Healthy Cookie Dough recipe which doesn’t have any protein powder. 🙂
The Real Person!
Ig ore my last comment I see it’s 8 servings so technically if eating the whole bat h it’s actually 1520 kcal and 190 per serving but I do not know the serving size?? Unless I missed it or you have to measure it out on your own which is ok too
Ignore my last comment or please delete! Sorry
This is delicious!
The Real Person!
Yes, this has 8 servings – so glad you spotted that (easy to miss!). And I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
The Real Person!
Can whole wheat flour be used instead of almond?
The Real Person!
Yes! Just make sure you heat-treat your whole wheat flour before adding it to this recipe to ensure it’s safe to consume raw.
The Real Person!
I used oat flour and butter for this recipe and it turned out so well! The texture is wonderful!
The Real Person!
I love to hear that, thank you so much!