Description
Savor the delightful balance of flavors in these Oatmeal Protein Cookies, combining chewy oats and melty chocolate chips for a satisfying treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these cookies are quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, making them a go-to snack for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 scoop (30g) protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix in oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with different nut butters or add-ins like nuts or dried fruits for unique flavors. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.