Description
These protein cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat, perfect for a post-workout snack or a high-protein dessert. Made with natural nut butter, honey, protein powder, and oats, these cookies are easy to whip up and satisfy your sweet cravings while providing a good dose of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-ins (optional):
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the nut butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the protein powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in the oats and chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
- Bake: Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality protein powder for the best taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
