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- A quality protein cookie should offer a balanced protein-to-sugar ratio and not have a strong aftertaste.
- Though brands advertise "healthy" versions, it's hard to find one entirely devoid of sugars and additives.
- This article has been medically reviewed by Erika Villalobos-Morsink, an MS, RD, and nutritionist based in New York City.
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Anyone who knows me will tell you: I am a cookie monster. They'll also tell you I'm passionate about fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle — but I won't sacrifice one for the other. I'm all about balance and enjoying the sweeter things in life in moderation.
However, when it was brought to my attention there exists an array of baked goods packed with protein, I made it my mission to find the best protein cookies on the market. To reiterate, you can have your cookies and be healthy, too. But there are a few caveats. Protein cookies are a great post-workout snack because they help build and repair muscle tissue and keep you full.
However, just because a snack is labeled as "high protein" doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy or considered clean eating. At the end of the day, a cookie is a cookie.
In order to identify the healthier alternatives, I've included a few key details to keep top of mind at the end of this guide, as well as insight from Samantha Cassetty on how to shop for protein cookies and the best methods for spotting healthier options.
During our medical review, dietitian, Erika Villalobos-Morsink, advised that most, if not all, protein cookies are going to contain some amount of artificial sugars and artificial additives. She also advised that serving sizes and what's necessary to fill someone up varies greatly from person to person.
As is the case with adding any supplement to your daily intake, we recommend consulting with your doctor first to see if it's right for your diet.
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Here are the best protein cookies:
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Updated on 3/31/2021 by Rick Stella: Added nutrition information to each recommended protein cookie, updated the section on how to shop for protein cookies and what to look out for, checked the availability of all recommended options, and updated the pricing.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxnmJqurcDHaJ2irJ6awLR7wZ6qrWWgp7y1scinZJynn6C2pr8%3D