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Lemon Poppy Seed

Bright lemon zest and a scatter of poppy seeds make this the lightest tasting cookie in the collection a good option if you want something that doesn't taste heavily of chocolate or peanut butter.
Course Snack
Keyword citrus cookies, lemon poppy seed protein cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 10 Cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Zester or Fine Grater
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour

1/3 cup vanilla protein powder

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup honey

1 large egg

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    2. Whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt.

      3. In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, honey, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice together.

        4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.

          5. Scoop the dough into mounds on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

            6. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges just start to turn golden.

              7. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes.

                Notes

                Zest the lemon before juicing it , it's much easier that way.