Protein Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies

Here’s a healthy twist on cookies — Protein Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with protein while still being deliciously indulgent. 🍪💪

🍪 Protein Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies

Ingredients (Makes ~12 cookies)

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)

• ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

• ¼ cup sweetener (like erythritol, coconut sugar, or honey)

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ cup pecans, chopped

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth

3. Add Dry Ingredients

• Stir in protein powder, baking powder, sweetener, and salt until a soft dough forms

4. Fold in Pecans

• Gently mix chopped pecans into the dough

5. Shape Cookies

• Scoop dough onto the baking sheet (about 1–2 Tbsp each)

• Flatten slightly with a fork

6. Bake

• Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden

• Let cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack

🌟 Tips

• Texture: Use softened cream cheese and peanut butter for softer cookies

• Sweetener: Adjust sweetness to taste; honey will make cookies slightly softer

• Add-ins: Optional dark chocolate chips or cinnamon for extra flavor

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days

If you want, I can also give a keto-friendly version or a double-protein version with whey and casein for maximum nutrition without losing taste.