Description
These protein cookies are a delicious and healthy snack packed with protein, perfect for post-workout fuel or a guilt-free treat. They’re soft, chewy, and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) oat flour
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup (60g) almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (40g) dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts (if using).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hands.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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