Peanut Butter Protein Energy Cookies

These Peanut Butter Protein Energy Cookies are the perfect grab-and-go treat, whether you need a quick breakfast, a post-workout bite, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, and protein powder, they’re loaded with nutrients to keep you fueled.

Peanut butter and PB Fit provide a solid dose of protein and healthy fats, while pumpkin seeds add a boost of magnesium and zinc—great for energy and immune support. Plus, with the option to toss in chocolate chips, nuts, or berries, you can customize them to fit your cravings.

Unlike many store-bought protein bars packed with preservatives and artificial sweeteners, these cookies are naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and can be made with simple, whole ingredients.

The balance of healthy fats, protein, and complex carbs makes them a great choice for sustained energy—without the sugar crash. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or freeze a batch to have on hand whenever you need a nutritious snack. Because honestly, who doesn’t love a good peanut butter cookie that actually does your body some good?

PB Protein Energy Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted

• 1/2 peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)

• 2 Tablespoons honey (or more, if you wish)

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 cup PB fit

• Ground pumpkin seeds, or protein powder of your choice

• 2 1/2 cups of flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 Tablespoon at a time more water, as needed

• Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, berries, etc.

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350 F

2. Cream butter, peanut/nut/seed butter, and honey

3. Whisk the eggs with the vanilla, then add to the butter/honey mixture

4. Stir in PB fit and ground pumpkins seeds/protein powder

5. Stir in flour and baking soda, along with any add-ins you choose

6. If mixture is too dry and crumbly, add 1 Tablespoon at a time more of water until you get a mixture that is cohesive and sticks together well (you may want to use your hands to really mix it up!)

7. Once a good consistency is reached, gather and roll 1/4 cup sized balls of dough, then flatten them before laying on a parchment paper-lined or greased baking sheet

8. Bake cookies at 350 F for 9-12 minutes

9. Let cool before enjoying!

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, mental health provider, or a licensed dietician, and therefore this is not official licensed medical, clinical, or nutrition advice. These are things that I have implemented in my own life and utilized in my personal training and health coaching practice after spending a substantial amount of time studying and practicing these techniques in fitness, habit change, and nutrition (still, I’m not a dietician). They are not meant to cure any ailment, and they are certainly not meant to serve as a replacement for any mental or medical healthcare treatment. It is important to always consult your own physician before beginning an exercise, mental health, or nutrition or supplement program of any type.