Description

Enjoy a delicious and nutritious NYC Style Pistachio Protein Cookie that’s perfect for a healthy snack. These cookies combine almond flour and vanilla protein powder for a boost of protein, while crunchy pistachios and optional white chocolate chips add texture and flavor. Baked to golden perfection, this treat satisfies sweet cravings without compromising on nutrition.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to create a uniform base.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer or whisk to cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps with texture and sweetness.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated, providing moisture and flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter while ensuring everything is well combined.
Add Pistachios and Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips, if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for crunch and sweetness.
Form Cookies: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a spoon or cookie scoop, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each cookie to promote even baking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating doneness.
Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra crunch and enhanced flavor, toast the pistachios lightly in a dry skillet before chopping and adding them to the dough.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
White chocolate chips are optional but add a nice sweetness contrast; feel free to omit for a less sweet version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg