Soft-centred, lightly golden and packed with melty dark chocolate — these better-for-you cookies bring bakery vibes with a protein boost. Perfect for a happy breakfast bake or afternoon treat. ✨

🛒 Ingredients

• 1½ cups finely ground almond meal

• 1 scoop (approx. 30g) vanilla protein powder

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• Small pinch sea salt

• 1 large free-range egg

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

👩🍳 Method

1. Heat oven to 180°C (fan-forced) and prepare a lined baking tray.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond meal, protein powder, baking powder and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, maple syrup, nut butter, melted butter and vanilla.

4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a thick dough forms.

5. Gently fold through the chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

6. Roll dough into evenly sized balls, arrange on tray and lightly press down.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

8. Allow to cool slightly (if you can wait!) before serving.

🔥 Hot Tip: Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top straight out of the oven for that irresistible sweet-salty finish.