Strawberry Shortcake Protein Cookies

SERVING SIZE: 1 cookie

YIELDS: 6 cookies

– 30g light butter
– 40g Neufchatel cheese (or fat free cream cheese)
– 40g unsweetened applesauce
– 40g vanilla whey
– 80g all purpose flour
– 70g chopped fresh strawberries
– 1 egg
– 1/4 tsp baking powder
– Stevia or Splenda to taste

*Note: When baking with protein powder, we recommend staying away from pure isolate powder because it can create a cardboard texture. Whey/Casein blends usually work best for baking — our favorite is the Devotion Nutrition brand. If you are interested in trying Devotion Nutrition, use “AVATAR” at checkout and save 10%.

Using another brand of protein powder may result in slightly different macros. Click here to get expert tips on baking with other types of protein powder in our free online guide.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large oven-safe mixing bowl, melt butter and cheese together. Stir in applesauce until mixture is smooth and room-temperature.
3. Mix in egg, whey, flour, baking powder, and Stevia to taste. Gently fold in strawberries.
4. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet and spray with Pam.
5. Scoop 6 round scoops of cookie dough onto baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. When a toothpick comes out clean, you will know the cookies are done! Enjoy!