Vanilla Cake Batter Protein Confetti Cookies

These fun Vanilla Cake Batter Protein Confetti Cookies are jam-packed with yummy and healthy whey protein! Although the sprinkles are optional, just go ahead and add them — trust me — and have a party on your taste buds! These cookies only have 1g of sugar, but they’re so delicious, you’d never know it.

INGREDIENTS
2 Scoops Lean Body Vanilla whey concentrate protein powder
1/3 cup oat flour
¼ cup xylitol (or sweetener of choice)
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
¼ cup cashew butter
½ cup plain greek yogurt
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter extract
Optional: Sprinkles

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Add cashew butter, Greek yogurt, egg whites, and extracts to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
3. Add Lean Body Protein Powder, oat flour, xylitol, baking powder, and salt to the same mixing bowl, then stir mixture together until well combined.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough onto sheet pan until 16 cookies are made. (Top with sprinkles, if desired.)
5. Bake in the oven for 8-10minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

Makes 16 Cookies

TIPS
Use a mini ice-cream scooper to drop cookie dough onto the sheet pan before baking. This helps ensure each cookie is the same size.
You can substitute cashew butter with almond butter or unsalted tahini.

About the Author: Nicolette Stramara

Nicolette Stramara believes in balance. Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to restrict your sweets. Her passion began in the kitchen, baking desserts for others. Nicolette’s drive to live a healthy lifestyle blended with her baking skills.

Over the years she began to experiment – baking with protein powder and other healthier ingredient alternatives. Now she loves to create mouthwatering desserts that deliver healthy, protein-packed flavors! From cupcakes and cookies to cheesecakes and pies, Nicolette shares her delicious protein treats for everyone to try.

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