Gingerbread Protein Cookies

These gingerbread protein cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday baking lineup.

Packed with 6g of protein and just 6g of sugar per serve, they offer a sweet yet wholesome way to satisfy your gingerbread cookie cravings.

Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones or enjoying them as a treat for yourself, these cookies bring all the Christmas spice with a bit of a healthy twist!

Serves: 12

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups Almond Flour
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (this recipe was tested using a Whey Protein Isolate)
• 3 tbsps Coconut Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 2 tbsps Fancy Molasses
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup Tapioca Flour (or any type of flour, for dusting)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to (190ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine almond flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, syrup and egg.
3. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Generously dust a flat surface, a rolling pin and cookie cutter with tapioca flour. Roll out the dough and cut out shapes.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 min. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!