Peanut butter cookies without sugar
Peanut butter cookies are a good choice when you fancy something sweet but don’t want a typical sugary cookie. This simple oven-baked recipe uses peanut butter, almonds and protein powder as its base.
Why do peanut butter cookies work?
These cookies are more like little protein bites than classic shortbread. Peanut butter and almonds provide the flavor, milk helps bind the mixture, and Protein Pudding and Sweet Dreams Lady Shake protein powder add sweetness.
It’s simple: if you want a homemade snack and like knowing exactly what goes into it, this recipe is a handy option. You don’t need to spend hours making dough or use complicated techniques. Just mix, divide into portions and bake.
The peanut butter and almonds make these cookies quite filling. They aren’t light and airy like store-bought cookies. Instead, they’re a denser bite that works well with coffee, after a workout or as a quick snack.
Peanut butter cookies: ingredients
This is a small-batch, straightforward recipe. All quantities are listed exactly as they appear in the original food blog recipe.
- 100g milk with 2.5% fat
- 30g almonds
- 100g unsweetened peanut butter
- 30g cookies-and-cream Protein Pudding
- 40g vanilla-flavored protein powder
If you’re using whole almonds, grind them with an immersion blender or coffee grinder before mixing. You can also use pre-ground almonds if you prefer. This saves time and gives you a more even texture.
Choose unsweetened peanut butter, since the idea behind this recipe is to avoid added sugar. Very runny peanut butter may make the dough softer. Thicker peanut butter produces a denser mixture that’s easier to shape.
How to make the cookies
Grind the almonds with an immersion blender or coffee grinder. Mix the milk, almonds, peanut butter, Protein Pudding and Sweet Dreams Lady Shake protein powder until evenly combined. The dough doesn’t need to be completely smooth, but it should have no dry lumps.
Divide the mixture into portions. You can use a small baking pan, a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone molds. Bake at 170C for 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool before eating, as they’re softer when warm and may fall apart more easily.
The mixture makes about 15 cookies. Smaller portions will give you more cookies, while larger cookies will be more filling. Don’t extend the baking time at random, as peanut butter and protein powder can dry out if overbaked.
What’s in these peanut butter cookies?
The original recipe lists nutritional information per cookie. One cookie weighs 20g.
- 74kcal
- 4.9g fat
- 5.5g protein
- 1.5g carbohydrate
- 0.49g dietary fiber
These figures also make the recipe useful if you’re tracking your daily energy intake or simply want to know what you’re eating. Honestly, simple recipes like this are the most practical: there’s no need to guess what’s in your cookie.
Practical tips before baking
If the dough seems too runny, let it stand for a couple of minutes. The almonds and protein powder absorb moisture, making the mixture thicker. If it’s too dry, add milk a little at a time rather than pouring in a lot at once.
The cookies taste better once they’ve cooled. When warm, the flavor is milder and the texture more delicate; as they cool, the peanut butter flavor becomes more pronounced. Store them in a sealed container so they don’t dry out too quickly.
If you’re making cookies to take with you, shape them into smaller portions. This makes them easier to share and helps you keep track of portion sizes. It’s especially handy on a workday when you want a quick bite without any extra preparation.
Peanut butter cookies: frequently asked questions
Are these cookies completely sugar-free?
The recipe doesn’t use regular sugar. However, the exact sugar content of the ingredients depends on the protein pudding, protein powder and peanut butter you use.
Can you substitute the almonds?
The original recipe uses 30g almonds. Replacing them with another nut or flour will change both the flavor and texture, so it’s worth starting with a small amount.
When should you eat these cookies?
They work well as a snack, with coffee or after a workout when you fancy a small sweet bite. Since one cookie contains 74kcal, it’s easy to work out your portion.
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