Red Velvet Protein Cookies
Soft red velvet cookies with a tangy cream-cheese frosting — 19g of protein per cookie.
19g protein / serving
160 kcal / serving
29 min
Serves 5
Recipe from TikTok by livcarbonero
Ingredients
- 0% Greek yogurt120g
- Protein powder37g (1 scoop)
- Baking soda2g
- Apple cider vinegar5g
- Saltpinch
- 0% Greek yogurt120g
- Fat-free cream cheese120g
- Powdered monkfruit30g
- Protein powder1/2 scoop
- Pumpkin purée120g
- Egg1 egg
- Monkfruit sweetener67g
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Red gel food colouring5g
- Cocoa powder15g
- Coconut flour21g
- Oat flour30g
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Mix the Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, egg, monkfruit, vanilla and red gel colouring until smooth.
3. Stir in the cocoa, coconut flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, apple cider vinegar and salt.
4. Scoop into 6 balls and bake for 12-15 minutes until set; cool completely.
5. Whisk the frosting ingredients (Greek yogurt, cream cheese, powdered monkfruit, protein) until smooth.
6. Frost 5 of the cookies and crumble the 6th over the top.