I’ve mentioned before that my husband is an avid runner. He’s currently training for a marathon, so I’ve been trying to support his training with more food geared toward fueling him both before and after his runs. It’s important to fuel up with something protein rich after working out to help promote muscle recovery.
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies are a yummy choice after a long run, while still satisfying my husband’s sweet tooth.
The cookies are made with peanut butter, protein powder and almond flour, so they are surprisingly filling too.
Ingredients (makes about 30 cookies):
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder (paid link)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (check for vegan chocolate chips for dairy-free)
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