Description
These oatmeal protein cookies are chewy, mildly sweet, and packed with protein. A perfect post-workout snack or quick breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Measure all ingredients so you can work quickly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, protein powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press each scoop slightly to form a cookie shape. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling firms them up and brings out their chewy texture.
Notes
Serve warm with a glass of milk or plant-based milk. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg