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High-Protein Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

High-Protein Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Allan
These High-Protein Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies (Healthy, Buttery & Sugar-Free) bring together indulgence and nutrition in the best way possible. They’re rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced for anyone who wants a satisfying dessert without compromising their goals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, European, High Protein
Servings 12
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder whey or casein
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
  • 1/4 cup butter softened, not melted
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries sugar-free, chopped if large
  • 1/3 cup pistachios shelled and roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add almond flour, protein powder, and powdered sweetener, then mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Add softened butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the bowl, then mix gently until a soft dough begins to form.
  • Continue mixing until the dough comes together completely, making sure it is smooth, soft, and not overly sticky.
  • Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing.
  • Shape the dough into a log or flatten it slightly depending on your preferred cookie shape.
  • Wrap the dough in parchment paper and place it in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up and make slicing easier.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and slice it into evenly sized cookies, placing them onto the prepared baking tray with slight spacing between each piece.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to set completely.