Sara's Chocolate Peppermint Protein Cookies

Sara's Chocolate Peppermint Protein Cookies

By Tone It Up on

Recipe by Sara Cammo

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup TIU chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Crushed candy canes for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, chocolate Tone It Up protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted coconut oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  6. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
  7. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are set.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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