Description
These Protein Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a boost of protein! Soft, chewy, and made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and protein powder, they’re great for post-workout snacks or healthier desserts. Customize them with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to make them your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a thick dough forms. If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place on the baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Use plant-based protein powder to make these cookies vegan-friendly.
- Swap almond butter for cashew butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter for different flavor profiles.
- These cookies freeze well — just thaw for a few minutes before eating.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 6g