Two people. One very substantial cookie.
We’re Andrew and JD. We make fresh-baked protein cookies in Chicago. Because a snack should be something you actually look forward to eating.
The humans behind your batch
We make, pack, and send your cookies. Two people, involved in every batch.
JD Locke · Co-founder
I work in fitness and nutrition, but I stopped eating protein bars. The fake sugars wrecked my gut, nothing tasted fresh, and I was tired of forcing myself to like them just because they had protein. You shouldn’t have to do that either. Andrew and I built VARE so you could have a fresh-baked cookie you actually look forward to eating, with protein baked in. Made for your snack break, not months on a shelf.
Andrew Cook · Co-founder
Growing up, I loved food, but I didn’t always feel good about my relationship with it. Even after joining the military and finding a passion for fitness, I struggled to find snacks that satisfied me and fit the way I wanted to eat. I tried protein bars and “healthier” options. Most felt like a chore, and I’d still end up reaching for something else. So I started baking. I wanted a real cookie I looked forward to eating, with protein baked in. That’s what we make for you now: something fresh, substantial, and worth taking a snack break for.
Why we made it
A cookie you want. Protein you came for.
The protein part
Milk and whey protein, baked into the dough. A little more substance for your snack break.
Milk protein concentrate and whey protein concentrate bring dairy protein to your snack. We bake them into the dough, alongside browned butter and dark chocolate. The cookie comes with protein, not a pep talk.
Our recipe includes resistant corn starch, a super cool source of fiber, alongside oat and wheat flour. It’s part of making a more substantial snack. See the order page for the full nutrition breakdown.
Allulose, brown sugar, and honey. We choose them for the sweetness and texture they bring to a fresh-baked cookie. No sucralose. No aspartame. Our dark chocolate contains sugar, too. We tell you exactly what’s in it.
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Tree Nuts (Cashew).
Made by us. Ready for you.
Brown butter. Dark chocolate. Useful protein. Your next batch is waiting.
