Seattle shop sells cookies packed with protein
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Protein cookies from Get Baked Seattle. Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios
I was skeptical a few weeks ago when I was descending the Pike Street Hill Climb and saw a shop advertising gourmet cookies made with whey protein. So I decided to check them out.
Zoom in: Get Baked Seattle sells protein cookie flavors ranging from standard chocolate chip to elaborate creations stuffed with marshmallow, Twix or Oreos.
- Each cookie also packs more than 20 grams of protein, with most averaging around 25 grams per cookie, according to the person behind the counter I spoke with.
The verdict: They're surprisingly good— especially the chocolate chip, which was incredibly tender and didn't taste like a protein snack at all.
- Some of the cookies stuffed with candy and Oreos were slightly on the drier side during one of my visits, but they still felt like an indulgence.
Caveat: They don't post nutrition info in the store, and I was warned these should still be viewed as treats. (Translation: You're not talking about a low-calorie food.)
- The cookies are huge — I could barely finish a third in one sitting, even after skipping breakfast. And I did feel fuller for longer than I expected afterward.
Yes, but: They're expensive — about $8 to $9 per cookie.
The bottom line: I can see myself splitting one of these cookies with my kids if we're at the market and want a snack.
- But the price and size mean they aren't going to end up on my grocery list regularly.
Stop by: 1501 Western Ave, Suite 100 (on the hill climb up to Pike Place Market).
- 11:30am-6pm Wednesday-Saturday; 11:30-5:30 on Sundays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
