Peanut Butter Peppermint Protein Cookies - Unexpected Christmas Magic

In a small bowl, combine flaxseed meal and water and let rest 5 minutes.

In a bowl combine flour, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter protein powder, peanut butter powder and baking powder.

Add in flaxseed mixture, applesauce, peanut butter and almond milk (little at a time) and mix to form dough.

Divide into 18 portions and roll into balls - about 1” wide.

Roll in granulated sugar alternative, and place on baking sheet (about 2” apart).

Bake for 6 minutes until lightly browned.

Immediately press white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint in center of each cookie (cookie will crack around the edges).

Transfer from cookie sheet to cooling rack to cool.