🍪 Protein Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies (Low-Carb)
🌿 Description
These soft, buttery cookies are lightly sweet, packed with crunchy pecans, and boosted with protein. Made without regular flour, they’re perfect for low-carb, keto-friendly, or healthy snacking.
🛒 Ingredients
- 100 g cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup low-carb sweetener (erythritol or stevia blend)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add sweetener and vanilla—mix well.
- Stir in almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop small portions onto the tray and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool—they firm up as they set.
💡 Tips
- Use a whey-casein blend protein powder for best texture.
- Don’t overbake—these cookies stay soft.
- Add sugar-free chocolate chips for variation.
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per cookie)
- Low in carbs
- High in healthy fats
- Moderate protein boost
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these keto-friendly?
A: Yes—low in carbs and sugar-free.
Q: Can I skip protein powder?
A: Yes, but replace with extra almond flour (texture will change slightly).
Q: How to store?
A: Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
Q: Why are my cookies soft?
A: That’s normal—they firm up after cooling.
