Description
These Protein Cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for a quick energy boost. Made with creamy peanut butter, protein powder, oats, and natural sweeteners, they offer a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Soft and chewy with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or chia seeds, they are easy to make in just 20 minutes and ideal for fitness enthusiasts or anyone looking for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, the large egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the protein powder, old-fashioned oats, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Mix everything together until a dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, gradually add more oats or protein powder until it reaches a manageable consistency.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or chia/flax seeds to add extra flavor and texture to your cookies.
- Shape cookies: Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each ball with a fork or your hand to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are just set. They will appear slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy as a nutritious snack anytime!
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- If you want a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adding more oats can make the cookies firmer and less sticky.
