MACRO-VERIFIED 20G PROTEIN

MONSTER PROTEIN COOKIES
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

20G

Calories

195

Prep Time

12M

Bake Time

12M

Yield

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INGREDIENTS

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Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

12 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cookies

Amount per serving

Calories

195

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 20g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 8g

Protein 20g

40%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

Add wet to dry and mix. Fold in chocolate chips and half the M&Ms.

Scoop 12 portions onto baking sheet. Press remaining M&Ms on top.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.

Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cookies are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original	Substitute	Notes
Whey Protein	Casein, Plant Blend	May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt	Cottage Cheese, Skyr	Blend smooth first
Egg Whites	Flax Egg, Aquafaba	For vegan option
Oat Flour	Almond Flour, Coconut Flour	Coconut: use 1/3 amount