Crispy Chocolate Protein Cookies

Recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup (96g) almond flour
2 tbsp chopped almonds
3 scoops (234g) HLTH Code Chocolate Macadamia
¼ cup (33g) ground flaxseeds
1/3 cup water
2 tsp coconut oil

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Whisk almond flour, ground flaxseeds, and HLTH Code Chocolate Macadamia in a bowl.

Stir in water and coconut oil.

Roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to ¼-inch thick.

Remove the top parchment paper and cut out the cookies using a cookie cutter or just cut them into squares with a knife.

Optionally, you can make a pattern on top of the cookies with a fork by sliding the fork across the surface.

Bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until they are firm and crunchy.

Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Nutritional breakdown per serving (recipe makes 8)

195 Calories
9g Protein
15g Fat
4.2g Fiber
6.6g Total Carbs
2.4g NET Carbs
Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.