Protein Oatmeal Cookies That Power Your Day and Delight Your Tastebuds
Enjoy these Protein Oatmeal Cookies packed with nutrition and delicious flavor. Perfect for satisfying your cravings guilt-free!
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowls
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder Choose your favorite flavor
- 0.5 cups nut butter Almond or peanut butter works beautifully
- 0.5 cups honey or maple syrup Use either for natural sweetness
- 1 large egg Binds ingredients together
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Protein Oatmeal Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir well until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix together nut butter, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers are soft. Remove from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure accurate ingredient measurements for the best results. Chill sticky dough for easier handling. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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