Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients for your chocolate protein cookies (protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour. brown sugar, baking soda, and salt).

Step 2

In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir well to create a smooth mixture that you can add directly to your dry ingredients.

Step 3

Lastly, add the applesauce to your bowl and mix everything up with a silicone spatula until cookie dough forms.

Step 4

Refrigerate the chocolate cookie dough for one hour to allow the dough to firm up.

Step 5

After the cookie dough has chilled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 6

Break the cookie dough up into 6 pieces, roll them into balls, then place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Use your hands to slightly press the tops of the cookies down to create hockey puck shapes (see photos above this recipe card for reference). You do not have to completely flatten these into cookie shapes, but pressing the tops down will help these cookies take shape as they bake.

Step 8

Bake the cookies for 8 minutes.

Step 9

If you want these cookies to be perfect circles, you can place a cup upside down over each cookie and quickly move the cup in a circular motion to shape them into perfect circles while still warm.

Step 10

Allow these cookies to completely cool before eating. These chocolate protein cookies firm up as they cool, so proper cooling time is crucial (I typically let them sit for one hour).

Step 11

Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy throughout the week.