Lenny & Larry’s The Complete Cookie in So Many Vegan Flavors

Lenny & Larry showcase phrases like “all natural”, “vegan”, and “non-GMO” on The Complete Cookie. And this baked goodie is actually sold in supplement stores. But it’s important to remember that these cookies are still treats! Yes, they contain protein powder, little doses of calcium and fiber, and are probably lower in sugars than many desserts. But they are jumbo-sized indulgences through and through.

Don’t get me wrong – I was over the moon to discover a White Chocolate Macadamia cookie (on sale no less!) that was dairy-free, let alone vegan. And I believe I already mentioned, but it’s worth saying again: these are JUMBO cookies! Just don’t go mistaking The Complete Cookie for low calorie health food.

Tasting Notes for The Complete Cookie

As my friend Caroline eagerly bit into her second cookie sampling, she stated, “I mean, they’re not bakery fresh, but they’re really good!”. I concurred. In fact, we hardly noted the protein powder in most of the flavors. The Complete Cookie is made with a blend of wheat, soy, and pea proteins and each big 2-serving cookie weighs in at about 16 grams of protein per serving. They now offer half-size single-serve cookies too, and those are still pretty mighty in size.

The Complete Cookie comes in more than a dozen flavors. We sampled the five below. But they also offer Apple Pie, Snickerdoodle, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Lemon Poppyseed, Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate Donut, Salted Caramel, and Oatmeal Raisin.

Chocolate Chip

Each soft and tender, yet thick and just a bit chewy bite was spot on for texture and sweetness. It had a smattering of tasty semi-sweet chocolate chips, but we all wanted a few more.

Ingredients: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein), palm margarine (palm oil, palm fractions, water, salt, emulsifiers [sunflower lecithin, distilled monoglycerides], natural flavor, citric acid, mixed tocopherols [antioxidant]vitamin a, beta-carotene [color]), cane sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, dextrose, natural vanilla), vegetable glycerine, chicory root fiber, invert sugar, oligofructose, sunflower lecithin, baking soda, natural flavor, salt, cultured dextrose, xanthan gum, guar gum. Contains wheat. Manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut, tree nut, soy, milk and egg.

Nutrition (per 1/2 cookie): 210 calories, 6g fat, 30g carbs, 5g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 9g added sugars), 8g protein.*

White Chocolaty Macadamia

This flavor has the same great texture and base flavor, but is dotted with super-sweet, creamy white chocolate chips and some chopped macadamias. Again, we wanted more in each bite. But it’s hard to penalize The Complete Cookie, since the aforementioned cookie base is so dense and delicious on its own, even without the add-ins.

Ingredients:protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein), enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable glycerine, chicory root fiber, cane sugar, invert sugar, palm margarine (palm oil, palm fractions, water, salt, emulsifiers [sunflower lecithin, distilled monoglycerides], natural flavor, citric acid, mixed tocopherols [antioxidant], vitamin a, beta-carotene [color]), white chips (sugar, palm kernel and palm oil, natural flavor, sunflower lecithin [emulsifier], salt), oligofructose, macadamia nuts, sunflower lecithin, natural flavor, salt, baking soda, cultured dextrose, xanthan gum, guar gum. Contains wheat, macadamia nut. Manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut, tree nut, soy, milk and egg.

Nutrition (per 1/2 cookie): 230 calories, 9g fat, 27g carbs, 5g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 12g added sugars), 8g protein.*

Birthday Cake

Leah sampled this one:

Admittedly, my first experience with a The Complete Cookie was a little disappointing – the cookie was dry and crumbly. But I was still so intrigued by the Birthday Cake flavor that I gave them another try. I’m so glad I did too! This cookie was so soft and nearly dough-y. The crisp little sprinkles were the perfect textural touch. The flavor really did remind me of sweet vanilla cake from childhood birthday parties!

Ingredients:enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein), palm margarine (palm oil, palm fractions, water, salt, emulsifiers [sunflower lecithin, distilled monoglycerides], natural flavor, citric acid, mixed tocopherols [antioxidant]vitamin a, beta-carotene [color]), cane sugar, sprinkles (sugar, palm kernel & palm oil, corn starch, sunflower lecithin, vegetable juice, annatto extract, spirulina extract, turmeric, beta carotene, maltodextrin, carnauba wax, cellulose gum), invert sugar, chicory root fiber, oligofructose, vegetable glycerine, natural flavor, sunflower lecithin, baking soda, sea salt, cultured dextrose, xanthan gum, guar gum. Contains wheat. Manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut, tree nut, soy, milk and egg.

Nutrition (per 1/2 cookie): 210 calories, 5g fat, 30g carbs, 5g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 9g added sugars), 8g protein.*

Choc-O-Mint

This was a very brownie-like experience with loads of sweet minty-ness. The green mint chips really are a delicious touch! The base does have a slight “healthy cookie” vibe, but overall, the texture is wonderfully soft and chewy, and the taste was a real treat.

Ingredients: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein), mint drop (sugar, palm kernel & palm oil, dextrose, sunflower lecithin [emulsifier], spirulina [color], natural flavor, turmeric [color], salt), palm margarine (palm oil, palm fractions, water, salt, emulsifiers [sunflower lecithin, distilled monoglycerides], natural flavor, citric acid, mixed tocopherols [antioxidant]vitamin a, beta-carotene [color]), invert sugar, cane sugar, oligofructose, vegetable glycerine, cocoa powder processed with alkali, chicory root fiber, sunflower lecithin, molasses, baking soda, natural flavor, sea salt, xanthan gum, guar gum, cultured dextrose. Contains wheat. Manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut, tree nut, soy, milk and egg.

Nutrition (per 1/2 cookie): 220 calories, 7g fat, 28g carbs, 5g fiber, 14g sugars (includes 14g added sugars), 8g protein.*

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

The peanut butter base tastes a little “healthier” than the Choc-O-Mint, but it was still quite indulgent and had just enough cookie sweetness. It’s thick (the larger cookie is VERY thick), soft, and a little “doughy.” It’s drier than the other flavors I tried, but most peanut butter cookies are. And I found this flavor to be the most fulfilling of the bunch.

Ingredients: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), protein blend (vital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein), peanut butter (dry roasted peanuts), palm margarine (palm oil, palm fractions, water, salt, emulsifiers [sunflower lecithin, distilled monoglycerides], natural flavor, citric acid, mixed tocopherols [antioxidant]vitamin a, beta-carotene [color]), invert sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, dextrose, natural vanilla), cane sugar,vegetable glycerine, chicory root fiber, oligofructose, peanuts, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors, baking soda, salt, cultured dextrose, xanthan gum, guar gum. Contains wheat and peanut. Manufactured in a facility that also processes tree nut, soy, milk and egg.

Nutrition (per 1/2 cookie): 220 calories, 8g fat, 28g carbs, 5g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 8g protein.*

The Facts on Lenny & Larry’s The Complete Cookies

Price: $1.83 per 4-ounce cookie or $1.17 per 3-ounce cookie

Availability: Lenny & Larry The Complete Cookies are sold at supplement stores and major grocers throughout the U.S. I’m not sure if they are available in Canada. At last check, Trader Joe’s even sold the smaller version of these cookies. You can also buy them online from sites like Amazon.

Certifications: The Complete Cookies are Non-GMO Verified and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, The Complete Cookies are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Lenny & Larry’s website at www.lennylarry.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

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What Others Are Saying ...

worst taste to ever touch my mouth

1.0 rating

June 19, 2020

My nickname is cookie monster. I’ve enjoyed them my entire life. After one bite I threw Lenny and Larry’s chocolate cookie in the garbage. Worst tasting “food” item to ever touch my lips. Never again…

Richard Smoker

Like as a cookie-protein bar, but too hard no my stomach

4.0 rating

June 18, 2020

I liked to get these when craving something sweet, but needing something more substantial. They’re not straight up cookies, but more like a protein bar-cookie hybrid. Unfortunately, I get a stomachache every single time I have even a half of one of these cookies. I’m tempted when they are on sale, but have started holding off.

Alisa Fleming

Not consistent in texture/taste

3.0 rating

February 18, 2020

I’ve been a fan of their cookies for the past few years, but lately the texture and taste differs based on the store. Sam’s has a great deal on 16 cookies in one box, but these cookies are too dry and fall apart easily. The same flavors at Walmart in the four-pack box are moister but higher priced. I’ve found a better variety at GNC, but in singles and still higher in price. The only plus at GNC is I’ve not bought any flavor that has been dry and fall apart. For the amount of protein, they’re still a great snack when you crave something sweet.

Leonard Hilley II

Terrible!

1.0 rating

December 20, 2019

I didn’t try the keto cookie, but their regular chocolate chip cookie, it was terrible. Reminded me of playdoh. Tried a second bite to be sure, and couldn’t eat anymore. Even my daughter, who will eat any dessert, wouldn’t take a second bite.

Angela

LOVE!

5.0 rating

May 6, 2019

I LOVE these cookies. I use as a meal replacement. And Lean Protein powder as my breakfast. Thats under 500 calories in TWO meals. The Protein is just the right amount for a meal. Love it!! Highly recommend to people who are trying to lose weight and lift regularly.

Juliana DiBenedetto