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A stack of freshly baked, chewy protein Greek yogurt cookies with visible chocolate chips.

Easy Chewy Protein Greek Yogurt Cookies

These delightful protein Greek yogurt cookies are incredibly easy to make, boasting a wonderfully chewy texture and a healthy boost of protein. Perfect for a guilt-free snack, breakfast, or healthier dessert!

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale

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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