Protein Snickerdoodle Cookies

5 from 1 vote

These paleo Protein Snickerdoodle Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy with a cozy cinnamon sugar coating. They taste just like a classic snickerdoodle but are made with healthier ingredients and a boost of protein for the whole family to enjoy!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings cookies

Calories 102

Author Jessica Kwon

Ingredients

¾ cup + 2 tbsp almond flour
½ cup tapioca flour
¾ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup vanilla protein powder (see notes)
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup coconut oil melted and cooled
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

2 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca flour, ¾ cup coconut sugar, protein powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until thick and bubbly.
Pour dry ingredients into wet. Mix together until fully incorporated and soft dough forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a small plate, mix together the 2 tablespoon coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scooper or spoon to scoop out cookie dough. Roll into a ball and generously coat with cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining dough, placing each ball on the cookie sheet 1-2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-12 minutes. Start checking around 8-9 minutes: lightly press into the middle of a cookie. If it springs back up, the cookies are done. If the indentation stays and the cookie still feels gooey in the center, return to the oven.

Notes

Protein powder: I've been using Nuzest Clean Lean Protein powder for the last decade. It's plant-based and gentler on your digestive system. It also works very well in baked goods! Feel free to use whatever vanilla, cinnamon, or unflavored protein powder you have on hand but I've only tested with Nuzest and whey protein powder. For paleo cookies, avoid dairy, soy, artificial sweeteners, and other non-Paleo ingredients.
Coconut oil: I recommend refined coconut oil for its neutral flavor.
For best results, I recommend using a scale to measure the ingredients.
To make these vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg. Whisk together 1 tablespoon flax seeds with 2.5 tablespoon water and let sit for 10 minutes before combining with the remaining wet ingredients.

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