Description
Lemon Chia Seed Protein Cookies are a delicious and healthy treat packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (28g) coconut flour
- 2 scoops (84g) vanilla whey protein powder
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (15g) chia seeds
- 1 tbsp (3g) lemon zest
- 1 ½ tbsp (21g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp (45mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60mL) agave
- 2 tbsp Swerve
- 2 tbsp Truvia
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, chia seeds, and zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the lemon juice and agave.
- Mix in the Swerve and Truvia until completely dissolved.
- Stir in the coconut flour mixture until completely incorporated. Let the cookie dough rest for at least 10 minutes.
- While the cookie dough rests, preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Drop the cookie dough into 12 rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet, and flatten to the desired thickness and width (between ¼ to ½ inch is best).
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 11-13 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Notes
- This recipe uses Jamie Eason’s Lean Body for Her protein powder.
- Make sure to measure the coconut flour correctly for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg