High-Protein Snickerdoodle Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence
Delicious and healthy high-protein snickerdoodle cookies that satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine applesauce, almond butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sugar if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg