Cricket Powder Cookies – Double Chocolate & Coconut, Paleo

Whether you are on the Paleo diet, looking for a new protein source or are gluten-free- this cricket powder cookie recipe is for you! 

This delicious double chocolate cricket powder cookie recipe is packed with protein and chocolatey goodness!

“Wow, crickets! Why would I eat crickets?” is what nearly everyone thinks at first when cricket protein is brought up., You may be surprised, though, to know that cricket protein is both environmentally sustainable and nutritious! This truly green protein is a great alternative for many lifestyle and dietary limitations. This makes our Cricket Powder a great ingredient to use in smoothies, baking and cooking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Using crickets for protein sounds like a new up-and-coming health trend, but is far from it! Crickets and insects have been included in diets around the world for centuries by many different cultures. At least two billion people worldwide include crickets, or cricket powder, as part of their daily routine.

Crickets are a Great Source of Protein for Dietary Restrictions or Limitations

If you are searching for an environmentally friendly way to consume protein, our Cricket Powder is your answer. Cricket Powder has 2x more protein than beef and is highly digestible unlike animal-based meats like pork and chicken. Crickets are high in protein and low in fat and carbs. This means crickets fit into the Paleo lifestyle, among other dietary limitations. 

Cricket powder provides the body with essential amino acids and magnesium while encouraging gut health and reducing inflammation. Cricket protein is also soy-free, gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free. This makes it a great choice for anyone with allergies or food intolerances.

 An Alternative for a Sustainable Future

Cricket protein is more than another source of protein; it’s a path to ecological sustainability. Making choices that directly impact the sustainability of the planet is something that we all can do. Even small lifestyle changes like adapting your daily diet can make a big impact. With cricket powder protein, you can increase your nutrition while decreasing the environmental impact made on the Earth. Crickets require less water and can grow in smaller spaces, making them much more sustainable than normal farm animals.  They also create fewer greenhouse gases and take less time to grow to their full size.. 

After making these cookies, you can use leftover Cricket Powder in your daily cooking and baking. Cricket Powder can be used in soups, smoothies, yogurt, sauces, chilli, rice, pancakes and more! Get creative and make some dishes that will be a hit with your friends and family! The possibilities are endless with this mild-tasting, protein-packed cricket powder!

Try this recipe, then comment below and let us know what dishes and meals you add your Cricket Powder to.

Double Chocolate & Coconut Paleo Cricket Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 15 cookies 

Calories: 209 kCal

 Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup Fit Cricket 100% Cricket Powder
• 1/3 cup cacao
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup almond butter, or any other nut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 room temperature egg
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

 Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
2. Take all the dry ingredients (except for chocolate chips) and thoroughly combine them into a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl add all the wet ingredients and cream together until combined.
4. Make a well with the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is incorporated, then fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Take a cookie scoop (or about 1 Tbsp of the batter) and portion out 15 cookies on to a parchment-lined baking tray.
6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, cookies will harden if cooked longer.