MUSCLED INTO MUSCLE & FITNESS HERS MAGAZINE

Nov 01, 2015Stephen Charles Lincoln

The bakery's featured in the "Clean Kitchen" section of Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine!

When your sweet tooth strikes, reach for a fresh-baked cookie treat by NYC- based The Protein Bakery that’s perfectly sweet and has satisfying protein to crush cravings. They're perfect to share at cookie exchange parties!

RECIPE: CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND COOKIE 
Servings: 35 Cookies (1 ounce, 2.5-inch cookie) Protein 13g
 
INGREDIENTS
2 cups light-brown sugar  
1 1⁄4 sticks butter  
1 1⁄2 tbsp baking soda  
1⁄4 tbsp salt  
2 tbsp honey  
2 eggs plus one yolk  
1⁄2 tbsp vanilla  
2 1⁄2 cups whey protein concentrate  
1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder  
1⁄2 cup almond flour  
2 1⁄4 cups oat flour  
3⁄4 cup oats  
1 3⁄4 cups coconut, flaked  
3⁄4 cup plus 2 tbsp tiny semisweet chocolate chips   
 
DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking pans with parchment paper or grease well.  

2. Cream together sugar, butter, baking soda,salt, and honey and mix at medium speed until mixture is light and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat at medium speed until well combined. Toss in remaining ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix, as this will toughen the dough.  

3. Scoop up dough on tablespoons and round off before placing on baking tray. 

4. Bake for 9–10 minutes and cool at room temperature. Store in airtight container for up to one week.  

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