Vegan Protein Pecan Cookies are a wholesome, plant-based twist on classic cookies, packed with protein and healthy fats from nuts. They’re soft or slightly chewy, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a snack or post-workout treat.
🌰 Key Features
- Vegan: No eggs, butter, or dairy; plant-based alternatives used.
- Protein-packed: Protein powder (pea, soy, or rice) added for nutrition.
- Nuts: Pecans add crunch, flavor, and healthy fats.
- Sweeteners: Maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar, or date syrup.
🥄 Typical Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, oat flour, or almond flour
- Plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- Baking soda or baking powder
- Coconut oil or vegan butter
- Maple syrup or agave
- Plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy)
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pecans
🔥 Simple Steps
- Mix dry ingredients: Flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Coconut oil, maple syrup, plant milk, and vanilla.
- Fold wet and dry together until a dough forms.
- Stir in pecans.
- Scoop onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake at 175–180°C for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
🍴 Tips
- Adjust protein powder: Too much can make cookies dry; balance with wet ingredients.
- Sweetness: Maple syrup or agave works better than refined sugar for vegan texture.
- Texture: For chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them firm up on the sheet.
I can give you a full vegan protein pecan cookie recipe with exact measurements and macros—these cookies taste indulgent but are surprisingly healthy.
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