Cookies are my favorite thing to bake, and since I am all about putting healthier spins on recipes, that leads to a lot of healthy cookie recipes.
Every December I like to try my hand at re-creating my favorite Christmas cookies with a high-protein spin, so I’ve got a lot to share with you here!
Whether you prefer Snickerdoodles, sugar cookies, gingerbread, or more, I’ve got a healthy Christmas cookie for you to enjoy.
And while these are meant to be Christmas cookies, you can make them year-round! Enjoy some chocolate crinkle cookies in February or shortbread cookies in July.
There are no rules here; just delicious healthy cookies. These are my 12 favorite protein Christmas cookie recipes with a couple of bonus cookie recipes thrown into the mix.
Christmas Skillet Cookie (Made Healthy)
The decadent Christmas cookie skillet is perfect for the whole family, and nobody would ever know that it was secretly packed with protein! Each slice contains 150 calories and a generous 10 grams of protein.
Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms are a Christmas staple, and for good reason; there is truly no better combination than peanut butter and chocolate. This version requires NO baking, is gluten-free, and is protein-packed!
Protein Peppermint Patties
Nothing says Christmas like peppermint, and while candy canes are fun and all, sometimes you just want more. These homemade peppermint patties are full of peppermint and chocolate flavor that rivals your favorite candy, but with 4 grams of protein to boot!
High-Protein Gingerbread Cookies
Crunchy gingerbread cookies that are lower in calories and higher in protein than your typical cookies, but without sacrificing any of the flavors!
Protein Snickerdoodle Cookies (Keto-Friendly)
Snickerdoodles are arguably my favorite cookie of all time. I mean, cinnamon & sugar… what’s not to love?! This high-protein version captures all the flavor you know and love with the added bonus of helping you to hit your protein goals.
Low-Calorie Sugar Cookies
For me, nothing says Christmas like a batch of delicious sugar cookies, but these are great at ANY time of the year. Plus, these are gluten-free, keto-friendly, & packed with protein, so they’ll help keep you on track all year long no matter what your dietary preferences are.
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies (High-Protein)
Want a fun twist on regular gingerbread cookies? Give these chocolate gingerbread cookies a try! Crunchy, chocolatey, and all the spice you expect from a gingerbread cookie. Oh yeah, and secretly packed with protein, too.
High-Protein Hot Chocolate Cookies
These cookies have all the flavor you love in a soothing mug of hot chocolate, and they are packed with 10g of protein in each cookie! They’re also gluten-free and low-carb, making them perfect for any diet.
High-Protein Crunchy Shortbread Cookies
These crunchy shortbread cookies are one of my favorite recipes of all time. Any fan of shortbread cookies will not be disappointed by these cookies, and each serving provides a generous 6 grams of protein with only 115 calories!
Healthier Sugar Cookie Dough (Pillsbury Copycat)
As a kid, one of my favorite treats was making pre-cut Pillsbury cookies and snacking on the raw sugar cookie dough. We’re making our own version that tastes JUST like those cookies, but much healthier with fewer calories and more protein.
