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Almond Butter Protein Cookies | 3-Ingredient Low Carb Treat

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Today I’m snacking on Almond Butter Protein Cookies, so tasty and a smart treat that supports a low-carb, high protein and/or gluten-free lifestyle.

Almond Butter Protein Cookies are a smart little snack or healthy treat that supports a low-carb, high protein and/or gluten-free lifestyle. 96 calories, 2g net carb and 6g protein each.

 Only 3 ingredients in the actual cookie – a natural-style almond butter, eggs, and whey protein powder. The chocolate drizzle on top is optional, the cookies deliver plenty of yumminess unadorned.  

 Each cookie has 96 calories and 5 grams of protein each, 2g net carb, 8g fat and 5g protein. Please note though, that the exact brand of whey protein powder used could alter the macros a little up or down.

TIPS FOR MAKING PROTEIN ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES

Almond Butter: Use an all-natural almond butter what has a “drippy” consistency. Almonds should be the only ingredient (or maybe a little salt too). With these types of nut butters, as I’m sure you know, you’ll need to stir the oil back into the jar before measuring out. While this is a recipe using almond butter, you COULD substitute all-natural peanut butter, cashew- butter, etc.

Baking Prep: You don’t need to oil/spray/grease the pan for this recipe, the dough itself is quite oily from the nut butter. However, I recommend preparing your baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to ensure a no-stick result and easier clean up.

Extras: The nutty richness of almond butter and light sweetness from the protein powder are enough alone to make these cookies taste great, but toppings can be fun too. I have the instructions for a chocolate drizzle (made with sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil) on the recipe card, but other good ideas to elevate these low carb cookies including dusting with cinnamon or lightly press another topping (like sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips) into the top of the cooking before baking.

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Almond Butter Protein Cookies
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Almond Butter Protein Cookies are a smart little snack or healthy treat that supports a low-carb, high protein and/or gluten-free lifestyle. 96 calories, 2g net carb and 6g protein each.

Course: cookies, Dessert, snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond butter, protein powder
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 96 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whey vanilla protein powder
  • 1 ½ cup natural almond butter smooth
  • 3 extra large eggs
Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
  • ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  3. Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until combined and a thick dough formed.
  4. Scoop about 1 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll it into a ball using your hands. Place the balls on baking sheet, spaced out.
  5. Flatten the dough balls into an approximate 2” diameter with the back of a glass or a fork.
  6. Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until edges turning golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven, let cook on baking sheet for 2 minutes. The transfer to a tray lined with paper towel for the remainder of the cooling and to help absorb any excess almond oils.
  8. Optional chocolate drizzle: After cookies have cooled, heat chocolate chips and coconut oil in small microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and then stir. Return to microwave and heat in 10 second increments, stirring between, until smooth and glossy. Using spoon, drizzle onto cooled cookies. Place try in the fridge for 5 minutes to help set.
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Granola Chocolate Bark (Small Batch with Low Carb Options)

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This easy-to-make chocolate nut butter candy will have your heart at first bite! It’s a small batch dessert recipe, but there is plenty to share with your sweetheart (or not)! And, only three ingredients! Visit the 15-sec video HERE!

Treat yourself (and a sweetheart) to this share-sized dessert that features only three ingredients (chocolate, nut butter, and granola)! Easy-peasy, the only ‘cooking’ is melting chocolate chips in the microwave! A fun Valentine’s Day treat, or for chocolate bark any day of the year! Low carb and sugar free options, very flexible.

Rich, creamy, and studded with your favorite granola (use plain packaged granola, a fancy granola with all the fixings, or your special homemade granola recipe).

Treat yourself (and a sweetheart) to this share-sized dessert that features only three ingredients (chocolate, nut butter, and granola)! Easy-peasy, the only ‘cooking’ is melting chocolate chips in the microwave! A fun Valentine’s Day treat, or for chocolate bark any day of the year! Low carb and sugar free options, very flexible.

Basically, a no-bake dessert (except melting chocolate chips in the microwave for about 1 minute), you’ll find this is a quick, easy, and uncomplicated way to soothe a chocolate-lover’s sweet tooth. Plus, you may already have all the ingredients in your pantry!

 This small-batch recipe is featured in my newest book, Cooking for One for Dummies (which can be pre-ordered NOW, and releases March 8, 2023).

In the cookbook, I show the Granola Chocolate Bar spread out thinly, using a silicone sheet or parchment-lined loaf pan or free-form on a lined cookie sheet.

Treat yourself (and a sweetheart) to this share-sized dessert that features only three ingredients (chocolate, nut butter, and granola)! Easy-peasy, the only ‘cooking’ is melting chocolate chips in the microwave! A Low carb and sugar free options, very flexible. Featured in Cooking for One for Dummies by Jennifer Fisher, thefitfork.com

Today, for a Valentine’s treat, I thought it would be cute to do in a heart-shaped ramekin! This creates a “thicker” result. If going this route, use an approximate 10-oz Crème Brulé-style ramekin or two smaller 6-oz low-side ramekins.  I’m kinda a ramekin collector freak, they are so fun and can be used for lots of smaller-scale recipes for one or two; using to hold prepped ingredients while making a recipe; for holding your everyday snacks for portion control.

Approximate macros for sugar-free chip version (will vary some based on nut butter and granola choices): 191 calories, 13g fat, 14g net carb, 3g protein

Treat yourself (and a sweetheart) to this share-sized dessert that features only three ingredients (chocolate, nut butter, and granola)! Easy-peasy, the only ‘cooking’ is melting chocolate chips in the microwave! A fun Valentine’s Day treat, or for chocolate bark any day of the year! Low carb and sugar free options, very flexible.
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PRO TIPS FOR GRANOLA CHOCOLATE BARK

Tip 1: There is so much flexibility, you can mix and match ingredients to suit your dietary preferences (for example there are lots of swaps if looking for low carb dessert ideas):

  • Chocolate: I used sugar-free dark chocolate chips, but feel free to substitute traditional chocolate chips. Also, try milk chocolate, white chocolate, cinnamon chip and all the other flavors out there!
  • Nut Butter: The only real requirement is to use a natural-style nut butter and NOT the solid kind with hydrogenated fats and sugars.  I used a cinnamon-flavored almond butter in my recipe today, but peanut butter, walnut butter, cashew butter, protein-boosted nut butters and most all types of blends will work!
  • Granola: For convenience, use packaged granola from your favorite brand. Of course, homemade granola is excellent too! If you don’t want to use granola, swap in an equal portion of things like coconut shreds, toasted chopped nuts, dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit pieces, little candies of choice, etc.

Tip 2: For less mess making granola bark, it’s highly recommended to oil the ramekin or, if using a baking sheet, use parchment paper or a silicone matt. You can also make in silicone candy molds, but I haven’t personally experiment with that.

Tip 3: Don’t skip the sticking in freezer step to firm up the chocolate bark before eating. Store leftovers in fridge.

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Granola Chocolate Bark (Small Batch with Low Carb Options)
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Treat yourself (and a sweetheart) to this share-sized dessert that features only three ingredients (chocolate, nut butter, and granola)! Easy-peasy, the only ‘cooking’ is melting chocolate chips in the microwave! A fun Valentine’s Day treat, or for chocolate bark any day of the year! Low carb and sugar free options, very flexible.

Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: candy, chocolate, holiday, low carb, valentines day
Servings: 4
Calories: 191 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips sugar-free, if desired
  • ¼ cup natural-style nut butter peanut, almond, cashew, etc.
  • ½ cup of your favorite granola any type or your own toppings
Instructions
  1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  2. Stir in nut butter until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into a 10 to 12-ounce low ramekin*
  3. Sprinkle granola evenly over the top of the chocolate mixture and press down lightly so that it stays put. Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the bark has firmed up.
  4. Slice into pieces; store the leftovers in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes

* Instead of a ramekin, spread chocolate mixture out thinly on a silicone mat (on baking sheet) before topping with granola. After freezing, break up into free-form pieces. You can also use silicone baking and candy molds for a different effect.

Approximate macros for sugar-free chip version (will vary some based on nut butter and granola choices): 191 calories, 13g fat, 14g net carb, 3g protein

Giant Peanut Butter Protein Cookie for One

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A great way to keep your hand mindless out of the cookie jar is to bake up a single serve cookie — when it’s gone, it’s gone! My Giant Peanut Butter Protein Cookie for One tastes nostalgically amazing, yet is packed with protein so that it fills you up and you CAN be satisfied with just one.

Actually, you may even be happy and your sweet tooth satisfied with just half a cookie — it’s HUGE! I typically eat half and save the other half for later in the day, for double the yum time!

In order to avoid heating up a big oven to bake just one cookie, I made this protein peanut butter cookie in the toaster oven — I use the Instant Oven™ 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven which is an air fryer and multi-purpose toaster oven. Only a few minutes to put the batter together and about 9 to 10 minutes to bake. In less than 15 minutes you’ll be enjoying a fresh-from-the-oven protein dessert.

Giant Peanut Butter Protein Cookie for One is HUGE, big enough to share (or not)!

Ingredients are natural peanut butter (you could swap for almond butter or, better yet, homemade sunflower seed butter), butter, egg white, coconut flour, baking soda, granulated stevia blend and a plant-based protein powder.

In terms of the best plant-based protein powder, I like the Clean Lean Protein Powder from Nuzest –it has a great nutrient profile and works for vegan, vegetarian and paleo diets. I love it for this protein powder cookie recipe and smoothies and other uses too! You can save `15% with my discount code: FITFORK .

Before baking the cookie, you want to press the dough ball out into an approximate 5″ diameter circle, and then make the fork marks which as SO nut butter cookie important. Because this protein cookie is bigger that an standard old fashioned peanut butter cookie, you can’t really to the criss-cross hatch marks. Instead, I used the tins of the for to go around the edges of the cookie with points of for going up almost to center of cookie, but not quite — this made a “center” that I then used the tips of the fork to make a bunch of little pock marks. It all looked like a flower to me in the end and didn’t puff out the design during baking either!

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This ginormous cookie made with protein powder is a A delicious, low-carb peanut butter that will make you feel nostalgic for the treats of your childhood, but offers 20g of protein and only 7g net carb. Bake it in a toaster oven! Big enough to share, but you may not want too
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Giant Peanut Butter Protein Cookie for One
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

A delicious, low-carb peanut butter that will make you feel nostalgic for the treats of your childhood, but offers 20g of protein and only 7g net carb. Bake it in a toaster oven! Big enough to share, but you may not want too!

Course: Dessert, Snack, treat
Keyword: cookie, cooking for one, peanut butter, protein powder
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 343 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. butter softened
  • 2 tbsp natural-style peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated stevia blend baking sweetener
  • 1 tbsp liquid egg white
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1 scoop Nuzest Lean Clean Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla) or 2tbsp other protein powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
Instructions
  1. Mix together butter, peanut butter, stevia and egg white.
  2. Stir in baking soda, protein powder and coconut flour. Shape into big dough ball. Press out into thick circle with clean hands.
  3. Use tins of fork to press out remainder of way to about 1/3” thickness and approx. 5” diameter.
  4. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. Let cook for 5 minutes on baking sheet
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How to Make Canned Soup More Nutritious – Easy Health Boosts!

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December is always a hectic time of year for me. This year it’s been compounded by extra worries and stress, and likely for you too! I am constantly reminding myself that eating well by focusing on nourishing food (and not just holiday junk) is so important for my sports performance and overall well-being.Easy Upgrades to Make Canned Soup More Nutritiious

 

It may sound almost contradictory, but I like to stock my pantry with canned soups ensure that I have a healthy, quick meal just minutes away, no matter what. No shame in the canned soup game, read on to find out some easy nutrition boosts for canned soup – and any other type of shelf-stable convenience soup from carton, jar, or pouch.

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Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter

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Sometimes the day calls for thinking creatively, especially if you remembered lastminute about an invitation to a social event where you were asked to bring a side dish. Saving the day was my Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter Drizzle was invented with literally what I had on hand. It’s definitely a creative fruit salad!Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter Drizzle

Sure, I could have stopped by the store and grabbed a bag of chips and salsa to present the hostess but, as a healthy food blogger, that usually doesn’t faire to well and sounds something like this “Oh, I was expecting you to bring one of your homemade fit and fabulous creations . . .. but this looks . .err, good,” said with manufactured enthusiasm. So, read on to get this super easy, four ingredient fruit salad recipe you can make in five minutes: Continue reading →