Red Velvet Protein Cookies
Vibrant red velvet protein cookies with a creamy Greek yogurt centre, studded with chocolate chips — 19 g of protein per cookie.
19g protein / serving
160 kcal / serving
30 min
Serves 5
Recipe from YouTube by Celeste
Ingredients
- Vanilla whey protein powder55 g (1.5 scoops)
- Chocolate chips30 g
- White chocolate chips30 g
- Light brown sugar25 g (2 tbsp)
- Plain flour100 g (1 cup)
- Baking soda1/4 tsp
- Cocoa powder25 g
- Red food colouring1 tsp
- Greek yogurt100 g
- Vanilla essence1 tsp
- Cream cheese60 g
Method
1. In a bowl, mix together the vanilla whey protein powder, light brown sugar, plain flour, baking soda and cocoa powder.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the red food colouring, Greek yogurt, vanilla essence and cream cheese until smooth.
3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures to form a dough.
4. Form the dough into 5 balls and press each into a disc.
5. Poke chocolate chips into the centre of each disc.
6. Bake at 350 F (175 C) for 12 to 15 minutes.