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29 Healthy Cookie Recipes That Are Ridiculously Delicious

Almond-Sunflower Seed Protein Cookies Sunflower seeds add a satisfying texture and just enough crunch in these healthy cookies. Swap them for your fave cereal to get a morning protein boost. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 186 cal, 14 g fat (3 g sat), 7 g protein, 99 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 5 g sugar (4.5 g added sugar), 2 g fiber Danielle Daly

Chocolate Pretzel-Banana Protein Cookies This combo is so crazy, it just works. Salty pretzels and subtly sweet bananas are the dynamic duo you never knew you needed in a cookie. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 172 calories, 10 g fat (3 g sat fat), 123 mg sodium, 16 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 6 g protein Danielle Daly

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Coconut-Raisin Protein Cookies There's so many ingredients stuffed into these protein cookies , they're basically bursting out the top. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 172 cal, 10 g fat (4 g sat), 5 g protein, 100 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 11 g sugar (4.5 g added sugar), 2 g fiber Danielle Daly

Cherry-Hazelnut Protein Cookies Chewy cherry chunks and hazelnuts are a delish addition to a protein-packed vanilla cookie dough. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 173 cal, 11 g fat (2.5 g sat), 5.5 g protein, 98 mg sodium, 15 g carb, 11 g sugar (4.5 g added sugar), 2 g fiber Danielle Daly

Double Chocolate Sesame Protein Cookies Two types of chocolate combine with sesame seeds for a delightful energy boost in this healthy cookie. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 219 cal, 14.5 g fat (4 g sat), 8 g protein, 101 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 7 g sugar (6.5 g added sugar), 6 g fiber Danielle Daly

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Chocolate Cashew-Coconut Protein Cookies These nutty cookies are essentially a tropical treat thanks to cashews, coconuts, and chocolate. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookies): 204 cal, 13 g fat (5 g sat), 7 g protein, 101 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 9 g sugar (6.5 g added sugar), 2 g fiber Danielle Daly

Pistachio-Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Get a nutrition boost thanks to protein powder and pistachios, with an added boost of flavor from the orange peel hiding inside. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 195 cal, 12.5 g fat (4 g sat), 5 g protein, 99 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 11 g sugar (10 g added sugar), 3 g fiber Danielle Daly

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Triple Chocolate And Strawberry Protein Cookies Consider these chocolate-covered strawberries in healthy cookie form. They have three different types of chocolate (yum!), plus ample protein. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 231 cal, 14 g fat (6 g sat), 7 g protein, 107 mg sodium, 21 g carb, 13 g sugar (6.5 g added sugar), 5.5 g fiber Danielle Daly

Apricot-Pecan Protein Cookies Apricots and pecans come together for the perfect blend of crunchy and chewy in delicious protein-packed cookies. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 170 cal, 11.5 g fat (2.5 g sat), 5 g protein, 104 mg sodium, 14 g carb, 8.5 g sugar (4.5 g added sugar), 2 g fiber Danielle Daly

Zucchini Cookies With Chocolate Chips Squeeze in a serving of greens and enjoy a delicious cookie all in one homemade package. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 84 calories, 4 g fat (2 g sat fat), 38 mg sodium, 12 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 2 protein Well Plated By Erin

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Scrumptious meets low-cal in these wholesome oatmeal cookies. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats and walnuts, they still taste like a true treat. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 111 calories, 4 g fat (2 g sat fat), 17 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 2 g protein Well Plated By Erin

Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Maple sugar adds a subtle sweetness to these nut-free and grain-free cassava flour cookies. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 120 calories, 6 g fat, 125 mg sodium, 15 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 0 g protein The Real Food Dietitians

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Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies Cookies for breakfast? One pan of these pumpkin -based cookies will get many mornings off to a healthy start. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 188 calories, 8 g fat, 60 mg sodium, 27 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 4 g protein The Real Food Dietitians

Chunky Monkey Paleo Banana Cookies These almond flour banana cookies are made with good-for-you ingredients, like banana and almond butterplus they have zero added sugar. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 139 calories, 9 g fat (1.4 g sat fat), 105 mg sodium, 13 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 3 g protein The Endless Meal

Flourless Chickpea Peanut Butter Cookies Chickpea flour takes the classic peanut butter cookie to healthier heightsplus its made with maple syrup for some natural sweetness. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 127 calories, 7 g fat (2.4 g sat fat), 126 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 3 g protein The Endless Meal

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Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies Carrot cake transforms into naturally sweetened, handheld treats "bursting with coconut, raisins and pecans." GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 136 calories, 6.6 g fat, 18 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 2.4 g protein Ambitious Kitchen

Grain Free Maple Peanut Butter Cookies All you need are five ingredients and one bowl to whip up gluten-free and dairy-free peanut butter cookies. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 105 calories, 7 g fat (1.2 g sat fat), 6.6 g carbs, 4.1 g sugar, 4 g protein Ambitious Kitchen

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Healthy Pecan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies There's no butter or oil in sight. Instead, these cookies are loaded with wholesome ingredients, and are lower in sugar than many cookies. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 198 calories, 4 g fat (0 g sat fat), 146 mg sodium, 35 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 5.5 g protein Becky's Best Bites

Chocolate Banana Breakfast Cookies These cookies are so soft and fudgy, they're basically chocolate banana muffin tops. The rich chocolate adds some sweetness with no added sugar necessary. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 54 calories, 3 g fat (.5 g sat fat), 1 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 1.2 g sugar, 2.2 g protein Chocolate Covered Katie

Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cookies The buckwheat adds a nutty flavor to these gluten-free chocolate treats. In addition to a tasty, rich flavor, they bake up with a satisfying crackle on the top. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 118 calories, 7 g fat (4 g sat fat), 63.5 mg sodium, 12.6 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 1.4 g protein Cookie and Kate

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Almond Flour Cookies These allergy-friendly chocolate chip cookies are free of refined sugars, eggs, and grains. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 141 calories, 8 g fat (1 g sat fat), 54 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 4 g protein Cotter Crunch

Flourless Banana Almond Butter Cookies Almond butter and ground banana make these gluten-free, paleo, and vegan -friendly cookies taste nutty and sweet. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 126 calories, 9 g fat (1 g sat fat), 104 mg sodium, 9 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 4 g protein Cotter Crunch

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Four-Ingredient Samoas All you need are four ingredients to whip up a healthy, and possibly tastier, version of these beloved Girl Scout cookies. Plus they're vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 135 calories, 7 g fat (6 g sat fat), 4 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 17 g sugar, 1 g protein Eating Bird Food

Chia Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies These no-sugar-added oatmeal cookies double as a portable breakfast you can feel good about eating every day. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 79 calories, 4 g fat, 12 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 2 g protein Eating Bird Food

Sunbutter Sandwich Cookies Crispy cookie, creamy fillingthese decadent treats will rival all your fave sandwich cream cookies. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 117 calories, 8 g fat (1 g sat fat), 9 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 3 g protein Feasting on Fruit

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1-Bowl Vegan Coconut Snowball Cookies Theyre tender, perfectly sweet, and coconut-yideal for pairing with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 218 calories, 19.5 g fat (17 g sat fat), 11.6 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 2 g protein Minimalist Baker

Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Snickerdoodles These slimmed snickerdoodles have all the flavor of the traditional cookies. They get an extra boost from whole wheat flour, too. GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 51 calories, 1 g fat (.5 g sat fat), 20 mg sodium, 9.5 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1 g protein Skinnytaste

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Flourless Candied Ginger Molasses Cookies Flourless and oil-free, these chewy ginger molasses cookies taste just like grandmas recipe but with all real-food ingredients. Bonus: they can easily be made vegan . GET THE RECIPE Per serving (1 cookie): 120 calories, 7 g fat (2 g sat fat), 0 mg sodium, 11 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 3 g protein Cotter Crunch

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