Description
Delicious and nutritious Protein Cookies made with rolled oats, protein powder, and almond butter. These cookies are perfect as a healthy snack or a post-workout treat, offering a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are quick to prepare, gluten-free when using certified ingredients, and can be customized with chocolate chips for added indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Optional
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and baking soda. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated and a dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently if you choose to include them for added flavor and texture.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon to create cookie shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute the egg with a flax egg made from 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water and use plant-based protein powder.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well, keeping their freshness for extended periods when stored in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
