🍫🥜 1-Point Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
(Mediterranean-Style Balance)
📝 Description
These 1-Point Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are soft, chocolatey, and satisfying—perfect for a guilt-free treat. Inspired by Mediterranean principles of moderation, simplicity, and smart ingredient swaps, this recipe replaces milk chocolate chips with unsweetened cocoa powder, dramatically reducing points while keeping rich flavor. Each cookie is just 1 point, making them ideal for weight loss, meal prep, or a healthy sweet craving.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)
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½ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
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¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
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1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (replaces chocolate chips)
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or sugar-free syrup for lower points)
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1 egg
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
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Optional: 1–2 tbsp milk or almond milk (for softer texture)
✔ No flour
✔ No refined sugar
✔ High protein
✔ 1 Point per cookie
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix peanut butter, egg, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir in protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Add milk if needed to create a soft, scoopable dough.
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Scoop dough into small portions and flatten slightly.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set.
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Cool completely—cookies firm up as they cool.
🍪 Texture & Flavor
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Soft and fudgy
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Rich chocolate taste without chocolate chips
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Light peanut butter finish
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Not overly sweet—Mediterranean-style balance
🧠 Nutrition Highlights
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High protein
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Healthy fats from peanut butter
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Low sugar
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Portion-controlled indulgence
❓ Q & A
Q: Why replace chocolate chips with cocoa powder?
Because cocoa powder gives deep chocolate flavor for only 1 point, while chocolate chips add unnecessary sugar and points.
Q: Are these really 1 point each?
Yes—when divided evenly and using unsweetened cocoa powder, each cookie comes out to 1 point.
Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes. Use plant-based protein powder and almond milk.
Q: Can I make them sweeter?
Yes. Add a little stevia or monk fruit without increasing points.
Q: How long do they keep?
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Room temp: 2 days
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Fridge: 5 days
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Freezer: Up to 2 months
Q: Can I add chocolate chips?
You can—but points will increase. Cocoa powder keeps them light and smart.
