Whey Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
These whey protein chocolate chip cookies provide the same sweet flavor as the traditional cookie, but with a wholesome twist!
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup white sugar
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6 tablespoons sucralose and brown sugar blend (such as Splenda® brown sugar blend)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 (10 ounce) bag chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine whey protein, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3
Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar substitute, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each one in fully before adding the next. Slowly beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts by hand.
4
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 9 to 12 minutes. Let cool for about 2 minutes before removing cookies from the sheets and placing on cooling racks.