4-Ingredient PB2 Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

Oh, and if you’re as obsessed with protein-rich treats as I am, you’ll definitely want to try making my Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding or my personal favorite, Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough. They’re both perfect for when you want something sweet but filling!

As a former personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be for women to consistently meet their protein goals. That’s exactly why I create these recipes – to show you that getting enough protein doesn’t mean endless chicken breasts or chalky protein shakes.

Let’s be honest – who hasn’t snuck a taste of raw cookie dough while baking? But instead of risking it with raw eggs and flour, I created this protein-packed edible peanut butter cookie dough that satisfies that same craving. Made in one bowl with zero fancy equipment, this recipe might just make you forget about traditional peanut butter cookies altogether.

Key Ingredients

• Peanut butter – The star of the recipe! A good substitute would be almond butter, cashew butter, sunbutter or tahini. If using natural peanut butter, just make sure that you give it a really good stir.
• Maple syrup – We’re talking pure maple syrup for the best flavor. A good alternative would be honey.
• PB2 protein powder – I prefer PB2 powder to PBfit, but in terms of the results of this recipe, you could use either one. You could also use either brand’s regular peanut powder and not the peanut protein powder. The best protein powder is simply one you enjoy!
• Dairy free milk – Any plant-based, milk will work here. You could also use dairy milk.
• Mini chocolate chips – Optional, but not really!

Nutrition Disclaimer: Feel free to use different ingredients to suit your own dietary needs, but note it could change the flavor and vary from the nutritional calculations in the recipe card on this post!

How to Make Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

Substitutions & Variations

• Use different protein powders for different flavors. Swap out the peanut butter powder for vanilla protein powder, chocolate protein powder or even something fun like chocolate peanut butter powder.
• Use different add-ins. Some great options would be chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, m&m’s, crushed pretzels, crushed cookies, cacao nibs.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. it will give it a more full-bodied taste.
• Add a pinch of salt because sweet and salty is always a great idea. I like to be extra fancy and use flaky salt!

How to Store Protein Cookie Dough

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (but in my experience, it’ll be eaten long before that!)

FAQs

What is the difference between PBfit and PB2?

From my research, PBfit typically uses coconut sugar, where PB2 uses just regular sugar. These two products can be used interchangeably

Do you have to refrigerate PB2?

Nope! Since it’s a powder, it doesn’t need refrigeration. Just store it in a cool dark place with the lid tightly secured.

Can I bake the cookie dough?

I’m not going to lie to you – I haven’t tried, but my gut tells me it wouldn’t work out particularly well. Since there is no binder in this recipe, I’m guessing eggs or flax eggs would be needed.

What if the cookie dough seems runny?

If you used natural peanut butter, the dough may seem a bit oily and may not combine completely. Add a little more peanut butter powder to absorb the oil and make the dough less wet. You could also add a tablespoon of oat flour or almond flour as well.

Pretty great, right?
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This recipe was originally published on Stress Baking and appears in syndication on High Protein Kitchen with post content relevant to the HPK audience.