Soft Kefir Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies made with milk kefir, a touch of maple syrup, and added protein for a more balanced treat. Lower in sugar and gut-friendly, but just as rich and delicious as the classic.
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp Butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp monk fruit extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk kefir or whole milk
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp whey protein powder unflavored
- 2 tbsp inulin powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips dark
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Add melted butter, monk fruit, and maple syrup to a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk kefir.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, inulin, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little at a time.
- Fold in the chocolate chips
- Spoon out two tbsp of the cookie dough and roll into a ball. You should be able to make about 8 big cookies, or several smaller ones. Flatten the tops slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.