Gluten Free Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
my kids number one requested snack with 10g of protein per cookie
Do I think cookies need protein in them? Absolutely not.
However, if you are gluten free, you know the struggle of finding a good cookie. I came across some cookie recipes from Equip Prime Protein, and that got my wheels turning.
Typically “protein cookies” use peanut butter or almond butter, but I don’t love eating peanuts or tree nuts in large quantities. I think it’s easy to overdo the “paleo” trend with almonds in everything, and quite frankly, I don’t like peanut butter.
I first discovered Equip protein when my second child was sneaking sips of my husband’s smoothies while on a very strict diet. I didn’t want him drinking anything with questionable ingredients, and at the time, it needed to be dairy free. Y’all, I tried so many protein powders. This is truly the only one I like that also doesn’t hurt my stomach.
I prefer to flavor protein myself which is why I usually go for the unflavored protein powder. It has just one ingredient: beef. And no, it doesn’t taste like beef. (I would suggest this powder to you if you have a hard time with the artificial flavors in a lot of powders that can be quite strong.)
I had the idea for a tahini chocolate chip cookie, and I think it tastes best with the unflavored version but it is okay with the vanilla flavored powder. I was shocked at how good the texture turned out! My entire family begs me to make these, and they’re such a filling after school snack. I’m not a nutritionist, but the macros are pretty balanced to me for a sweet treat while trying to maintain macros!
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Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Makes 12 cookies
Nutrition Per Cookie
Calories: 194
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 16–17g
Fat: 10–11g
Notes
A satisfying, balanced snack with a solid protein boost from beef protein and tahini
Naturally gluten free
Higher in healthy fats, which helps with fullness and blood sugar stability
Great option for an after-school snack or quick bite between meals