Copycat Quest Protein Cookie

GF V SF Jan 7, 2026

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Instead of a protein bar, why not a protein cookie? This recipe is a direct copycat of the Quest Protein Cookies, having the exact same macros for a fraction of the price and ingredients list.

Instead of $2.08 for each storebought cookie, my homemade copycat is just $1.20, about half the price. I'm making just 1 cookie today, but you can easily scale this up to make a larger batch.

- 1 tbsp (14 g) Extra virgin coconut oil
- 2/3 scoop (20 g) Casein protein powder, vanilla
- 2 tsp (8 g) Granulated monk fruit
- 2 tsp (8 g) Inulin
- 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) Baking powder
- 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) Salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp (5 g) Sugar free chocolate chips

1. Preheat your air fryer to 300F

2. In a small bowl, microwave coconut oil for 30 seconds, until melted

3. Mix in the casein, granulated monk fruit, inulin, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and almond milk with a silicone spatula

4. Transfer your cookie dough to a small piece of parchment paper. Flatten to a 1/4" circle. Press the chocolate chips into the top

5. Air fry at 300F for about 6 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly puffy

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1 cookie (~80 g)
Calories: 225
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 20 g
Fiber: 10 g

Description

Time

Prep Time:

4 minutes

Cook Time:

6 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.20

Ingredients

Serving(s)

1 tbsp Extra virgin coconut oil

2/3 scoop Casein protein powder, vanilla

2 tsp Granulated monk fruit

2 tsp Inulin

1/16 tsp Baking powder

1/16 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

2 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp Sugar free chocolate chips

Instructions

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Preheat your air fryer to 300F
In a small bowl, microwave coconut oil for 30 seconds, until melted
Mix in the casein, granulated monk fruit, inulin, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and almond milk with a silicone spatula

Transfer your cookie dough to a small piece of parchment paper. Flatten to a 1/4" circle. Press the chocolate chips into the top

Air fry at 300F for about 6 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly puffy

Notes

If you don't mind the extra sugar, net carbs, and calories, you can substitute granulated sugar for granulated monk fruit, as well as use regular chocolate chips instead of the sugar-free variety
For comparison, here is the nutritional information for the 2 homemade versions (sugar free and with sugar) versus a standard Quest Protein Cookie

Nutrient	Sugar Free	With Sugar	Store Bought
Calories	225	263	240
Protein	16.4 g	16.4 g	15.0 g
Fat	15.7 g	15.7 g	16.0 g
Net Carbs	1.7 g	12.6 g	2.0 g
Fiber	9.7 g	8.4 g	10.0 g
Added Sugar	0.0 g	10.7 g	0.0 g
Sugar Alcohol	9.0 g	0.0 g	8.0 g

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 1

Serving Size: 1 cookie (~80 g)

Calories: 225

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Total Fat: 15.7g (20 %)

Saturated Fat: 12.5g (62 %)

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g

Cholesterol: 10mg (3 %)

Sodium: 331mg (14 %)

Total Carbohydrate: 20.4g (7 %)

Fiber: 9.7g (35 %)

Net Carbs: 1.7g

Total Sugar: 1.4g

Sugar Alcohol: 9.0g

Protein: 16.4g (33 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg (21 %)

Vitamin D: 0.3mcg (2 %)

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Calcium: 444mg (34 %)

Iron: 0.72mg (4 %)

Magnesium: 49mg (12 %)

Potassium: 170mg (4 %)

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Caffeine: 2.2mg (2 %)

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Glycemic Index

4.1

Glycemic Load

0.8

Sources of Inspiration

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