Cookies aren’t exactly protein bars. But don't cry into your milk just yet. Each cookie has about 2 to 3 grams of protein, mostly from the eggs and flour.
Is that a lot? No. Is it enough to build a bicep? Absolutely not. But it’s a tiny, tiny silver lining when you justify eating three of them. “I’m basically fueling my muscles,” you’ll whisper to yourself. We’ve all done it.
Mcdonald's Chocolate Chip Cookies Nutrition Facts at Jorja Helms blog
If you want more protein, make cookies with nut butter or add some chopped nuts. Suddenly, your indulgence is a little smarter. Pat yourself on the back.
The Chocolate Factor: The Real Star
Dark chocolate chips have a slight edge over milk chocolate. They contain antioxidants called flavonoids. Fancy, right? These little guys might help your heart and blood flow.
But let’s be honest: if you’re eating a cookie for the antioxidants, you’re lying to yourself. Eat the milk chocolate ones. Live your truth. The health difference is tiny, and the joy difference is huge.
Also, the cocoa butter in chocolate adds more fat. Again, not the worst fat in the world. It’s creamy, it’s dreamy, and it melts perfectly. End of story.
