Copycat Quest Protein Cookie

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Instead of a protein bar, why not a protein cookie? This recipe is a direct copycat of the Quest Protein Cookies, having the exact same macros for a fraction of the price and ingredients list. Instead of $2.08 for each storebought cookie, my homemade copycat is just $1.08, about half the price. I'm making just 1 cookie today, but you can easily scale this up to make a larger batch. For a similar protein cookie recipe, check out my Peanut Butter Banana Protein Cookies.

- 1 tbsp (14 g) Extra virgin coconut oil
- 2/3 scoop (20 g) Whey protein powder, vanilla
- 2 tsp (8 g) Granulated monk fruit
- 2 tsp (8 g) Inulin
- 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) Baking powder
- 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) Salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp (5 g) Sugar free chocolate chips

1. Preheat your air fryer to 300F

2. In a small bowl, microwave coconut oil for 30 seconds, until melted

3. Mix in the protein powder, monk fruit, inulin, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and almond milk with a silicone spatula

4. Transfer your cookie dough to a small piece of parchment paper. Flatten to a 1/4" circle. Press the chocolate chips into the top

5. Air fry at 300F for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden

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 Instead of a protein bar, why not a protein cookie? This recipe is a direct copycat of the Quest Protein Cookies, having the exact same macros for a fraction of the price and ingredients list. Instead of $2.08 for each storebought cookie, my homemade copycat is just $1.08, about half the price. I'm making just 1 cookie today, but you can easily scale this up to make a larger batch. For a similar protein cookie recipe, check out my Peanut Butter Banana Protein Cookies.

Time

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.09

Ingredients

Serving(s)

1 tbsp Extra virgin coconut oil
2/3 scoop Whey protein powder, vanilla
2 tsp Granulated monk fruit
2 tsp Inulin
1/16 tsp Baking powder
1/16 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp Sugar free chocolate chips

Instructions

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1. Preheat your air fryer to 300F


2. In a small bowl, microwave coconut oil for 30 seconds, until melted


3. Mix in the protein powder, monk fruit, inulin, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and almond milk with a silicone spatula



4. Transfer your cookie dough to a small piece of parchment paper. Flatten to a 1/4" circle. Press the chocolate chips into the top



5. Air fry at 300F for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden

Note
 If you don't mind the extra sugar, net carbs, and calories, you can substitute granulated sugar for monk fruit, as well as use regular chocolate chips instead of the sugar-free variety.

Nutrient	Sugar Free	With Sugar
Calories	238	274
Protein	15.4 g	15.4 g
Fat	17.5 g	17.5 g
Net Carbs	1.9 g	12.2 g
Fiber	9.6 g	8.4 g
Added Sugar	0.0 g	10.7 g
Sugar Alcohol	9.0 g	0.0 g

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Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 1

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 238

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Total Fat: 17.5g (22 %)
 Saturated Fat: 13.4g (67 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6g
Cholesterol: 48mg (16 %)
Sodium: 258mg (11 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 20.5g (7 %)
 Fiber: 9.6g (34 %)
 Net Carbs: 1.9g
 Total Sugar: 1.5g
 Sugar Alcohol: 9.0g
Protein: 15.4g (31 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.51mcg (21 %)
Vitamin D: 0.15mcg (1 %)
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Calcium: 108mg (8 %)
Iron: 0.67mg (4 %)
Magnesium: 49mg (12 %)
Potassium: 174mg (4 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

4.0

Glycemic Load

:

0.8

Sources of Inspiration

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