Description
Savor the delightful combination of chewy oats, rich chocolate chips, and creamy almond butter in these Oatmeal Protein Cookies. Perfect for a post-workout snack or an afternoon treat, these cookies are easy to make and pack a protein punch. With a warm aroma that fills your kitchen, they’ll become a favorite for healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; fold gently until just mixed.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Feel free to substitute almond butter with peanut butter or add your favorite nuts or dried fruits for variation. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.