This protein-packed skillet cookie is a lighter take on chocolate chip cookies! It’s ooey-gooey, made in one bowl, and cooked in a cast-iron skillet.

Servings: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Nutrition Facts: 296 calories / 48g carbs / 11.5g protein /  6g fat

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons (48g) sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 scoop (31g) “Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey”, vanilla ice cream flavor
• 1 large (50g) egg (lightly beaten)
• 1/4 cup (61g) unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (61g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 6-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and protein powder.
3. Add the egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined. It should be a relatively wet dough.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips and use a spatula to spread the cookie batter into the skillet.
5. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the cookie is pulling away at the edges and the center is set. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying.
6. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Macros not included.

Notes

1. This recipe can be doubled if only a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet is available.
2. For a higher protein cookie, add up to 2 scoops of protein powder.
3. For a gluten-free skillet cookie, use 1 cup of almond flour in place of all-purpose flour. Macros will vary.