Single Serve Air Fryer Protein Cookie

High Protein Snack/Breakfast Idea

Are you ever craving something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies? You have to try this single serve air fryer cookie. Not only is it single serve, but it is made in the air fryer, so it takes hardly any time to make and is a super easy clean up. I also added protein so that you will feel satisfied after eating this.

I added chocolate chips to mine to make a chocolate chip cookie. However, you can use the dough as a base for any type of cookie. You could also switch up the protein powder to change the different flavors.

Some of my favorite combinations include using chocolate protein powder and adding in chocolate chips + raspberries. It’s the perfect amount of sweetness with the added protein and healthy fats.

Sugar: any GRANULATED sugar will work. I used coconut sugar. Keep in mind if you use coconut sugar, it will turn the batter a slightly browner color rather than a whiter color. Liquid sweetener such as maple syrup will alter the recipe.

Almond butter: any nut or seed butter will work. Be sure it is on the runnier side rather than super chunky.

Applesauce: I used unsweetened applesauce. You could use sweetened; however, I find the sugar makes the recipe sweet enough. If you don’t want to use applesauce, you could use mashed banana or pumpkin. I wouldn’t recommend substituting the applesauce as it creates a fluffy texture.

Vegan yogurt: : I used plain, unsweetened cashew milk yogurt. Any yogurt will work. If you aren’t vegan, you could also use normal yogurt.

Protein powder: I used vanilla flavored protein powder. Any flavor will work. Mine was plant-based and I haven’t tested any whey-based powders. Keep in mind if yours is whey based you may need to alter the measurements.

Almond flour: I haven’t tested any other flours. However, the closest option would be a 1:1 gluten-free flour or oat flour. The measurements will likely be different so add slowly and stir as you go.

Chocolate chips: any chocolate chips will work

Ingredients:

• Sugar

• Almond butter

• Applesauce

• Vegan yogurt

• Baking powder

• Protein powder

• Almond flour

• Chocolate chips

Recipe:

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon almond butter

• 1 tablespoon applesauce

• 1 tablespoon yogurt

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• 2 tablespoons protein powder

• 3 tablespoons almond flour

• 2-5 tablespoons chocolate chips (or however many you want)

Directions:

1.    In a bowl combine the sugar, almond butter, applesauce, and yogurt.

2.    Add in the baking powder, protein powder, and almond flour. Stir until a dough is formed. Fold in the chocolate chips.

3.    Place in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Keep in mind baking time will depend on the air fryer you have so be sure to check on the cookie!

If you aren’t eating this right away, be sure to store the cookie in the refrigerator or freezer. If you prep a large batch, be sure to do the same as well.