Chocolate Coconut Butter Protein Cookies

Rich, fudgy, and perfectly chewy, these no bake protein cookies are made with creamy coconut butter, cocoa and protein powder for a naturally nourishing treat. Lightly sweetened and freezer-friendly, they come together in minutes and are ideal for a satisfying snack, post-workout bite, or healthy chocolate fix - no oven required. 🍫🥥

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate coconut butter protein coookies, clean eating dessert or snack, coconut butter protein cookies, healthy protein cookies no bake, no bake chocolate coconut butter protein cookies

Servings 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2-3 tablespoons milk of choice (as needed)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra coconut butter for drizzling

Instructions

If making your own coconut butter, make this first so its ready when you make the cookies.
Gently warm the jar of coconut butter in a bowl of hot water (or a 10 second burst in the microwave) until smooth and pourable. Do not overheat.
In a bowl, stir together melted coconut butter, honey and vanilla until smooth.
Add protein powder and cocoa powder. Stir until a thick dough forms. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is soft but not sticky.
If using, stir in dark chocolate chips.
Scoop dough, roll into 12-14 balls and flatten each one into a cookie shape. Drizzle with extra melted coconut butter if desired.
Place on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes or freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm. Once set, cookies are ready to eat.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
If frozen, let thaw for a few minutes as best enjoyed slightly chilled for the perfect texture.
Easy Variations
Extra Fudgy: Use chocolate protein powder and add 1 extra tablespoon coconut butter
Almond Joy Style: Add shredded coconut and chopped almonds
Mint Chocolate: Add ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.

Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊

Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.

Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter

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