An original copycat of the ultra popular Lenny and Larry's Complete Protein Cookie. 16 grams of protein in one cookie!
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Snack/Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lenny and larry's protein cookie
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
½cupPalm Margarinecold
½cupCane Sugar
1teaspoonGround Flax Seedor Chia Seeds
2TablespoonWater
2teaspoonsMolasses
½cupProtein Powdervanilla pea protein or whey protein powder
1 ¼cupWhole Wheat Pastry Flour
¾teaspoonBaking Soda
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupChocolate Chipsfor vegan use dairy free chocolate such as Enjoy Life Chocolate Chunks
Instructions
Preheat oven to 370 degrees.
In large mixing bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
In small bowl, mix together ground flax seed or chia seeds and water. Let sit for 1-2 minutes. Add to butter sugar mixture and mix. Add molasses and stir.
Stir in protein powder, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt. Mix until just combined, avoid overmixing. Stir in chocolate chips.
Using parchment paper or silpat silicone baking sheets, cover baking sheet. Divide dough into 4-5 large balls. Press down on dough to flatten. Make sure that each cookie has enough room to spread.
Bake at 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on edges but still soft.