7 days ago
Seattle shop sells cookies packed with protein
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.
