Irresistible Protein Cookies
A delicious and nutritious Protein Cookie recipe that blends sweetness with health benefits, perfect for a snack or after a workout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (or oat flour)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the protein powder, oats, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips or seeds.
- Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, flatten, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Peanut butter should be at room temperature for easier mixing. If nut allergies are a concern, substitute with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
