Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Cookie Recipes These Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies Have 8 Grams of Protein per Serving 4.4 (5) 4 Reviews These cookies get a boost of protein from eggs, peanut butter and spelt flour—a type of wheat flour that’s higher in protein and fiber than all-purpose flour and a little less dense than classic whole-wheat flour. With cocoa powder and chocolate chips too, these cookies deliver the perfect balance of nuttiness and chocolate with a little extra boost of protein. By Liv Dansky Liv Dansky Liv Dansky is a recipe tester and developer with a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and a Diplôme de Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu in London. When Liv is not cooking or eating for work, you can find her cooking and eating for fun. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 29, 2023 Tested by Amanda Holstein Tested by Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 12 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Are Protein Cookies Good for You? These cookies can add to your nutrition bottom line, for sure! Spelt is an ancient grain, and its flour is a whole grain, offering all the benefits of whole grains—including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These cookies also offer a nice boost of protein. The combination of protein and whole grains means these cookies are less likely to spike blood sugar levels as much as most other cookies. Is This Recipe Vegetarian? Yes, as long as you eat eggs and dairy products, this recipe fits nicely into a vegetarian lifestyle. Tips from the Test Kitchen What Is Spelt Flour? Is There a Substitute? Spelt flour is made from spelt, a type of cereal grain related to wheat. It has a mild, slightly sweet nutty flavor. If you can’t find spelt flour, you can use whole-wheat flour as a substitute. Can I Swap in a Different Nut Butter? Yes, you can! We recommend using nut butters made with just nuts and salt (or no salt). Frequently Asked Questions Can I Make Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Cookies Ahead? Absolutely! You can bake the cookies ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup spelt flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs 3/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Directions Position oven racks in top third and lower third; preheat to 375°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk all-purpose flour, spelt flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until slightly lighter in color, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined, about 30 seconds per egg. Add peanut butter and vanilla; beat until combined, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, about 30 seconds. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until combined, about 30 seconds. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Shape the dough into 24 balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each); arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press the tops lightly to flatten. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Bake until browned and edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets between upper and lower racks halfway through. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster To make ahead Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Equipment Parchment paper EatingWell.com, November 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 289 Calories 17g Fat 29g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 2 cookies Calories 289 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 12g Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 17g 21% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 44mg 15% Vitamin A 54µg Vitamin C 0mg 0% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 8% Folate 39µg Vitamin K 1µg Sodium 199mg 9% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 57mg 14% Potassium 215mg 5% Zinc 1mg 10% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved