Description
These Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for on-the-go energy boosts. Made with creamy peanut butter, protein powder, oats, and natural sweeteners, they offer a balanced mix of protein and fiber. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds add extra texture and flavor. Easy to prepare and bake in just 20 minutes, these cookies are great for a healthy treat or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), large egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the protein powder, old-fashioned oats, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Mix until a consistent dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more oats or protein powder until manageable.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or chia/flax seeds for additional texture and flavor.
- Shape cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out 1 to 2 tablespoons of dough and roll each portion into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie with a fork or your hand to form a flat disk.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just set but not browned. This ensures the cookies remain soft and chewy.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as a nutritious snack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup according to taste.
- Adding extra oats or protein powder will change the texture; more oats make the cookie chewier while more protein powder makes it denser.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
