Description
If you love the mint–chocolate combo from those famous Girl Scout cookies but wish they had a little nutritional boost, this upgraded protein-packed version will win you over in a heartbeat. These cookies bring together deep cocoa flavor, cool mint, and a satisfying dose of protein for a treat that feels indulgent but fits right into a balanced lifestyle.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup chocolate protein powder
- ⅓ cup gluten-free oat flour (add a bit more if the dough feels overly sticky)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup smooth almond butter
- ⅓ cup dairy-free milk (add extra only if the mixture seems too dry)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Chocolate Shell
- 7 ounces dark chocolate, melted with a small amount of coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the dry base:
- Grab a large bowl and stir together the chocolate protein powder, oat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract. Make sure everything is evenly blended.
- Bring the dough together:
- Pour in the maple syrup, almond butter, and dairy-free milk. Combine until a thick, moldable dough forms. It should feel soft but sturdy enough to shape.
- Shape and freeze:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, roll and flatten the dough into cookie-sized portions. Arrange them on the tray, then place the sheet in the freezer for about 1 hour to firm up.
- Prepare the coating:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second bursts. Stir between each round until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- Coat the cookies:
- Remove the chilled cookies from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, covering it fully. Return them to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set the chocolate:
- Pop the tray back into the freezer for roughly 30 minutes, or until the chocolate shell becomes firm and crisp.
- Enjoy!
- Once the coating has hardened, your minty, fudgy protein cookies are ready to dig into.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert