The Best Ever Top 11 High Protein Cookies (so filling) (2024)

What better way to fuel your day with a sweet treat than to make some delicious high protein cookies?

All these recipes require only staple ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time.

Most high protein cookies use protein powder, making them more filling and nutritious. You can discover different types of protein powder and their health benefits here.

But if you don’t like protein powder recipes, try these cream cheese cookies, peanut butter cookies or oatmeal cookies.

High protein cookies make a healthy snack between meals or a post-workout bite for muscle recovery. Either way, their protein content can contribute to a better metabolism, muscle growth and bone health.

So let’s dive into some of the best high protein cookies I could find. Love at first bite guaranteed!

Bonus: lots of ways to vary the recipe

These perfect healthy protein cookies made with protein powder are a great snack for on the go. The main ingredients are actually very similar to making regular cookies. Don’t forget to share!

Bonus: perfect to take on a trip, loads of variations

Fast and Fluffy Cream Cheese Cookies. Great tasting, healthy and perfect to take wherever you go. 7 minutes prep time only. Better than store-bought cookies. Try it right away 😉

Protein: 5g
Calories: 100kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: JarOfLemons
Bonus: can be easily made gluten free and vegan

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious! Made with simple ingredients and SO easy to put together, these healthy, dairy-free cookies are a treat without the guilt. Can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months!

Protein: 9g
Calories: 125kcal
Ready in: 32 minutes
Recipe by: MyQuietKitchen
Bonus: don’t contain enriched wheat flour, palm oil, gums, or lots of refined sugar

Vegan protein cookies are easy to make and pack almost 9 grams of protein per 125 calorie cookie. They’re great any time of day and much more affordable than store-bought protein bars and cookies. With pea protein powder, cocoa, and unrefined sweeteners, you’ll love how naturally wholesome these are!

Protein: 3g
Calories: 90kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: WholefoodSoulfoodKitchen
Bonus: natural ingredients, no special equipment needed, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan

These peanut butter cookies aren’t the classic cookie recipe you might know! There’s only 2 ingredients involved – natural peanut butter and coconut sugar and they are ready in 20 minutes. They make the perfect coffee snack for any peanut butter lovers out there!

Protein: 10g
Calories: 133kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: fuss-free, quick to make and easily portable

These chewy and soft banana peanut butter oatmeal vegan protein cookies contains almost 10g of protein per serving (and if you loving the banana peanut butter combo try our wrap with peanut butter and banana too)! Wholesome and delicious, they are great as a snack or breakfast. Only a handful of ingredients required and ready in 30 minutes.

Protein: 12g
Calories: 168kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: iFoodReal
Bonus: can be frozen for up to 3 months

Healthy No Bake Protein Cookies pack in 12 grams of protein and are made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for healthy snacks, naturally sweetened with dates, plus vegan, gluten free and nut optional.

Protein: 5g
Calories: 90kcal
Ready in: 17 minutes
Recipe by: TheCleanEatingCouple
Bonus: no added sugar and oil

These are hands down the best protein cookies recipe! These easy vegan protein cookies can be made with any protein powder and are so delicious! Gluten free, dairy free, easy to make and tasty – you will love this yummy treat!

Protein: 8g
Calories: 216kcal
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: FitAsAMamaBear
Bonus: perfect on-the-go gluten free snack

Made with vegan protein powder and nut butter these protein cookies are loaded with healthy ingredients but taste indulgent! A tasty on-the-go snack or speedy, healthy breakfast option.

Protein: 16g (two cookies)
Calories: 468kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: TheOregonDietitian
Bonus: budget friendly, packed with protein and healthy fats

Oatmeal protein cookies are easy, vegan, & gluten-free! Using peanut butter, flax, chia seeds & cinnamon, they make a yummy, & healthy breakfast option! This delicious cookie recipe is also high fiber (with 5 grams of fiber per cookie) and super filling.

If you like oatmeal, why not also check out this compilation of low-calorie oatmeal cookies for more cool ideas?

Protein: 5g
Calories: 75kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: iFoodReal
Bonus: only one bowl, a few minutes of prep time, and 6 ingredients

These Chocolate Protein Cookies are not only chewy and delicious but also contain only 75 calories and 5 grams of protein per cookie.

High protein cookies FAQ

Got any questions about protein cookie recipes? There can be some answers for you here.

Are protein cookies healthy?

Yes, homemade protein cookies can be made healthy. There are some smart ways to load them with protein which has been linked to many health benefits.

Protein can help you recover your muscles after strength training and gain muscle mass. So healthy cookies with protein after a workout can actually make your body stronger.

Another benefit of eating protein is a better metabolism. High protein intake can help you burn more calories throughout the day and reduce cravings.

All of the above can aid in healthy weight loss and weight maintenance.

To get more info about losing weight and toning up with high protein food check out our FREE 7-day high protein vegetarian meal plan.

What flours are high in protein?

Some flours that are high in protein are:

• whole wheat flour (15g protein per 100g)
• oat flour (13g protein per 100g)
• almond flour (26g protein per 100g)
• coconut flour (19g protein per 100g)
• quinoa flour (14g protein per 100g) and more.

What does protein powder do in cookies?

Protein powder can be used as an alternative to flour in cookie recipes. It helps bind the ingredients and gives an extra protein boost to your baking.

You can replace some amount of flour with an equal amount of protein powder but it cannot be totally substituted as it absorbs a lot of liquid.

Whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder are both good options for cookies!

How much protein should I be eating a day?

Your daily protein intake depends on a lot of factors: age, muscle mass, health, and activity level.

The recommended requirement for protein is at least 0.8 g protein per kilogram of body weight. But you can always calculate your ideal intake using a protein calculator.

If you want to know which foods have the most protein check out this article on vegetarian high protein foods.

What’s the difference between biscuits and cookies?

Cookies are called biscuits in British English. However, there are some other ways to differentiate the two terms.

The difference between cookies and biscuits is that cookies generally require softer dough, have a larger variety of ingredients and are a little heavier than biscuits.

Hope you enjoyed this compilation of easy protein cookies (or high protein biscuits if you’d like)!

Wich protein cookies recipe did you like the most?

What’s your favorite protein powder?

Share your thoughts in the comments 😊