Description
These Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat packed with protein and flavor. Made with natural peanut butter, protein powder, and oats, these cookies are perfect for a post-workout snack or a sweet pick-me-up anytime.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add in the protein powder, rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Include optional ingredients: Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Bake cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- These cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
