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High-Protein Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses: , ,
Servings: 8
Calories: 270
Dietary: Diabetes Friendly, Gluten-free, Wheat-free
Description

These gluten‑free, low‑carb, high‑protein peanut butter cookie sandwiches are a delicious diabetes‑friendly treat you can feel good about. Soft almond‑flour peanut butter cookies are paired with a creamy Greek‑yogurt filling for a balanced, protein‑packed dessert. They’re easy to make, naturally low in sugar, and perfect for meal prep or healthy snacking.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup vanilla or peanut butter protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons PB2
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup regular or sugar-free maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • Filling:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons PB2
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar-free or regular maple syrup
Instructions
    Make the cookies:
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. 2
    Mix peanut butter, sugar (or sugar substitute), egg, melted butter and vanilla.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, wisk almond flour, protein powder, PB2, baking soda, and salt.
  4. 4
    Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if needed (only if dough is stiff).
  5. 5
    Scoop into balls, flatten slightly.
  6. 6
    Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers look soft.
  7. 7
    Cool completely.
    8. Make filling:
  8. 8
    Wisk Greek yogurt, PB2 and protein powder until smooth.
  9. 9
    Add maple syrup or sweetener if desired.
  10. 10
    Chill for 10 minutes to firm.
    11. Assemble:
  11. 11
    Spread filling between two cookies or dollop on top like a frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 270kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Sodium 219mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 9g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If using a sugar-free syrup, nutrition facts will change to: 245 calories, 9gm carbs, 2gm sugar. Everything else stays the same.

Read it online: https://flourishwithoutflour.com/recipe/high-protein-peanut-butter-cookie-sandwiches/