Protein Cookies
These cookies are easy to whip up and can be customized with your favorite nut butters, nuts, or a sprinkle of spice. They're perfect for a post-workout snack, a satisfying afternoon pick-me-up, or whenever you need a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 200g creamy peanut butter (unsweetened works best)
- ½ cup 100g rolled oats (quick oats or old-fashioned oats work)
- ½ cup 60g unsweetened vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup 50g honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup 100g dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, honey, and egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons onto your prepared baking sheet. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will still be soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.