Pumpkin season just got a little sweeter! These soft, cake-like cookies bring together pumpkin puree, warm fall spices and vanilla protein powder for a treat that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. A fluffy cream cheese and Greek yogurt frosting adds just the right amount of sweetness. With 14 grams of protein per cookie, they’re a tasty way to enjoy your favorite fall flavors.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Frosting
- ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, egg whites, yogurt and vanilla extract with a spoon or spatula. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Form dough into 12 cookies on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until just set. Allow to cool on baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make frosting, add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend well until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, top them with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g
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