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Perfect Post-Workout Treat: Protein + Cookie...

Friday, 28 December 2018 23:10

By Bethany Mavis (tiathlete.com)

Give yourself a protein boost by trying any of these protein cookies—each of which are editor tested (you’re welcome).

A post-workout cookie isn’t a bad nutritional choice, as long as it’s packed with protein (like these baked treats) and carbs. We find cookies preferable to choking down a dense protein bar, and they win convenience points over blending up a protein smoothie. Check out how these nutrient-dense cookies crumbled.

Munk Pack Protein Cookie
$13 for a 4 pack, Amazon.com

These plant-based cookies, which have a clean ingredient list that includes peanut butter and gluten-free oats, contain 18 grams of protein from peas and brown rice plus 6 grams of fiber, making them a very satisfying treat. The texture ...

is soft and cake-like, and testers gave a thumbs-up for the oatmeal raisin spice and double dark chocolate flavors (the latter tastes very similar to a brownie). Each cookie has 360 calories and 34 grams of carbs, so it can even function as a filling on-the-go snack.  READ MORE