Description
These Protein Cookies are the perfect blend of healthy and delicious, offering a satisfying snack or post-workout fuel with protein, natural sweeteners, and wholesome ingredients. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
½ cup old-fashioned oats (or oat flour)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 large egg
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-ins:
¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Add dry ingredients: Stir in the protein powder, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little milk or water. If it’s too sticky, add extra oats.
Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds.
Shape the cookies: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and flatten slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is soft.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can use any nut butter (like almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter) for a different flavor.
For a dairy-free version, make sure your protein powder is dairy-free.
Storage: These cookies can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
