🍪 High-Protein Butter Cookies (4 Ingredients)

Oh yes 😍🍪—let’s make high-protein butter cookies that are super simple (just 4 ingredients!), low-carb, and perfect for keto or protein snacks.

🍪 High-Protein Butter Cookies (4 Ingredients)

Yield: 8 cookies
Prep time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 12–15 minutes
Net carbs: ~2–3g per cookie
Protein: ~10–12g per cookie 💪

🧾 Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup whey protein isolate (vanilla or unflavored)
• 2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🥣 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
Add protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.

3️⃣ Shape Cookies
Roll dough into 8 balls. Flatten slightly with a fork or your hand.

4️⃣ Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

5️⃣ Cool & Enjoy
Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

🧠 Nutrition Facts (Estimated – Per Cookie)

💡 Tips & Variations

• Chocolate version: Add 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
• Extra crunch: Fold in 1–2 tbsp chopped nuts
• Meal prep: Store airtight up to 5 days or freeze
• Sweet swap: Use liquid monk fruit, reduce butter by 1 tsp