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
Scale
- 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