Description
Easy protein cookies are chewy, nutritious, and packed with protein, making them the perfect post-workout snack, quick breakfast, or healthy dessert. Simple to make with pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in protein powder, oats, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use almond butter and maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.Swap chocolate chips for dried fruit, nuts, or seeds.Add cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.Use flavored protein powders for variety.Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated for 1 week, or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
