I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to get some extra protein in my diet. While you can always go for deli meat, jerky, or a hard boiled egg- I find that cookies make snack & mealtime just a bit better 😉
Whey protein powder has always been a go-to protein source for me, but it has also been known to give me an upset stomach. So, I have been on the hunt for a good snack for between meals or post-workout that would give me that protein fill without any tummy discomfort.
These cookies are my 100% Paleo solution.
They are completely free of all dairy, gluten, grains, soy, and refined sugars. I personally think they taste like mini carrot cakes (depending on what mix-ins you choose); and want to emphasize the fact that while being highly nutrient-dense and incredibly good for you, they still manage to taste absolutely amazing.
Enjoy these with breakfast, after a workout, or for a sweet (yet healthy) treat any time. I hope you love ’em!
Sweet Potato Protein Cookies
Servings: 18
Calories: 97kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato (either canned puree or cooked sweet potato flesh)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups mix-ins*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to drop rounded mounds of batter onto the sheet. Give at least 1 inch between cookies, as they might spread a little during baking.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool on their baking sheet.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Mix-in Options: shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, raisins, walnuts, chocolate chips, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, pecans, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Iron: 1mg
9 Comments
Julie B
April 22, 2014 at 1:39 amThese look yummy! I hope you come home soon and make me some! Otherwise, I might have to actually make them myself! 🙂
Jessie B
April 22, 2014 at 5:56 pmI think you would love them mom! I just need to create a Paleo cream cheese frosting & they would really taste like carrot cakes 😉
Mackenzy Bailey
April 24, 2014 at 6:08 amI think it's sac-religious to say: paleo cream cheese haha
I'm still waiting on my order!!
MB
Jenny
April 23, 2014 at 12:53 pmI tried these the other night and the batter was still very much a liquid. I added some almond flour which helped but I wondered if you had any thoughts on why it was so thin? Other than that, they tasted great! Thanks for another great recipe!
Jessie B
April 23, 2014 at 5:12 pmHi Jenny! I'm not sure when you tried out the recipe, but after posting these I realized that I had left out the coconut flour from the ingredients list. I just recently fixed it, so if you made it without the coconut flour that might be why! Otherwise, these cookies do have a thinner batter than most cookie doughs… more like a thick cake batter. Anyways, so sorry for my mistake! Glad you liked the flavor 🙂
Jayeed Baq
October 13, 2016 at 1:24 pmThis Sweet Potato Protein Cookie is also my first choice protein backup option. After my muscle building exercise, I always eat this lovely food to back up me. I prefer this cookies than direct protein powder.
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