Carrot Cake Protein Cookies with Cream Cheese
Soft, cake-like carrot cake protein cookies packed with vanilla whey, cinnamon, and walnuts, topped with a creamy high-protein cream cheese frosting for a guilt-free indulgence!
For full details, visit the original recipe by Andréa Marchese at Protein Cakery. Enjoy your protein-packed carrot cake treat!
Ingredients For the Cookies:
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Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1/3 cup
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Coconut Flour
1 tablespoon
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Cooked Mash Carrots
½ cup
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Unsweetened Applesauce
2 tablespoon
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Stevia
2 packets(2g)
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Ground Cinnamon
2 dashes
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Sea Salt
Pinch
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Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon
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Chopped Walnut
1 tablespoon(7g)
Ingredients For the Frosting:
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Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoon
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Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
2 tablespoon
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Neufchâtel Cheese
2 tablespoon
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Stevia
1 packet(1g)
Quick Step-by-Step Breakdown
(1) Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
(2) Mix cookie ingredients (except walnuts) in a bowl until well combined.
(3) Add walnuts and mix in gently.
(4) Shape cookies – Spoon onto the baking sheet as 4 cookies, flatten slightly with a spoon
(5) Bake for 8-10 minutes, checking for firmness. Remove once firm.
(6) Cool cookies while preparing frosting.
(7) Make frosting – Mix Greek yogurt, whey protein, Neufchâtel cheese, and stevia until smooth.
(8) Frost the cookies once cooled and enjoy! Store in the fridge.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie):
Calories: 104 kcal
Carbs: 8g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cookies