Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

Credit: @keenforketo

Recipe makes about 20 cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup natural, no sugar peanut butter
½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
2 scoops Chocolate Macadamia HLTH Code
1 egg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until the dough is smooth.
Form the dough into balls using 2 tablespoons per ball.
Flatten each ball slightly between your palms and place on tray 2 inches apart. Use a fork to press a criss-cross design on top of each cookie, pressing until the cookies are about 1/2 inch thick.
Bake 10-12 minutes in 350°F oven until the edges are slightly golden (do not overcook). Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutritional breakdown per serving. Serving size: 2 cookies:
199 Calories
10g Protein
16g Fat
1g Fiber
12g Total Carbs
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.