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A batch of soft, chewy protein cookies with chocolate chips on a cooling rack.

The Ultimate Guide to Protein Cookies


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Description

These protein cookies are a perfect combination of taste and nutrition. Soft, chewy, and packed with protein, they make for an ideal snack or post-workout treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond flour or oat flour
  • ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons chopped nuts/seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: oats, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add wet ingredients: peanut butter, honey, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized portions and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool on a rack before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness or flavor by using flavored protein powder.
  • For vegan cookies, swap honey with maple syrup and use plant-based protein powder.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g

Keywords: Healthy protein cookies, high-protein cookies, gluten-free protein cookies, protein-packed snacks