Ingredients
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup (120g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, or milk)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5-2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. Do not overbake for optimal chewiness.
Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat plain Greek yogurt. If your protein powder tends to dry out baked goods, you might add an extra tablespoon of milk or a tiny bit more Greek yogurt to the dough until it reaches a soft, scoopable consistency. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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