Description
Crisp NYC-style pistachio protein cookies blend Mediterranean nutty richness with protein-packed muscle-building goodness. Protein-conscious bakers savor this guilt-free treat that delivers delicious nutrition and gourmet bakery satisfaction you can enjoy anywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly blending oat flour, protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Craft a liquid base by whisking honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smoothly integrated.
- Merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring carefully until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Incorporate chopped pistachios into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a tablespoon, portion out cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring approximately 2-inch spacing between each dollop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until cookie edges turn golden and centers appear firmly set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar or date syrup for a vegan-friendly option that maintains moisture and sweetness.
- Toast pistachios lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a deeper, richer taste profile to the cookies.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a thicker, chewier cookie texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation without losing their soft, protein-packed goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg