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Baking · February 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Protein Molasses Cookies

Quick, softly spiced molasses cookies made with almond butter and chocolate protein powder.

These began as a nourishing way to add more iron and protein during pregnancy. They are quick, easy, delicious, a hit with the children, and store well in the refrigerator or freezer.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dark unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 3 tablespoons organic unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
  • 1 egg

Sugar coating

  • 1–2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix butter, almond butter, vanilla, and sugar. Add molasses, sea salt, baking soda, ginger, flour, and protein powder.
  3. Add the egg last and mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Chill the sticky dough for 30–60 minutes if time permits.
  5. Roll into balls and coat with turbinado sugar.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, taking care not to overbake.
  7. Rest for 3–5 minutes before transferring to cool.

May your day be filled with what is beautiful and good ~ Caitlyn