5 High-Protein Paleo Cookie Recipes | Healthy, Gluten-Free & Delicious

These paleo cookies are sweetened naturally, rich in healthy fats and protein, and made with almond, coconut, or seed flours — no grains, dairy, or refined sugar.

Perfect for guilt-free treats that still support your goals.

1. Almond Butter Protein Cookies

Servings: 10 cookies | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond butter
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla paleo protein powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
3. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Flatten slightly and bake for 10–12 minutes.

Macros (per cookie)

Calories: 140 | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 10g

2. Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings: 12 cookies | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup coconut flour
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine wet ingredients, then stir in coconut flour and salt.
3. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Spoon onto baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes.

Macros (per cookie)

Calories: 115 | Protein: 4g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 8g

3. Banana Walnut Protein Cookies

Servings: 9 cookies | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
3. Scoop dough onto parchment paper and flatten slightly.
4. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden.

Macros (per cookie)

Calories: 130 | Protein: 7g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 8g

4. Double Chocolate Paleo Protein Cookies

Servings: 10 cookies | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 scoop chocolate paleo protein powder
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
3. Form cookies and place on parchment-lined tray.
4. Bake 10–12 minutes, then cool completely.

Macros (per cookie)

Calories: 145 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 9g

5. Lemon Coconut Protein Cookies

Servings: 12 cookies | Prep Time: 8 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
3. Shape small cookies and place on baking sheet.
4. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Macros (per cookie)

Calories: 110 | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 6g | Fat: 8g

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