Description
These protein-packed cookies offer a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost. Made with oat or almond flour, creamy peanut butter, and your choice of protein powder, they provide a balanced mix of macronutrients while remaining easy to prepare and customizable with optional chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour or almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter unsweetened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or your preferred liquid sweetener
Optional Addition
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° Celsius) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly until the dough is well blended and uniform in texture. Then gently fold in the chocolate chips, if using, to evenly distribute them without breaking.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out 2-tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Space each cookie a few inches apart to allow for spreading. Press the tops lightly to flatten each ball slightly for even baking.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Watch for the cookies to turn lightly golden brown around the edges, indicating they are cooked through but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the cookie sheet or on a wire rack. Cooling helps them set and enhances the texture before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can substitute oat flour with almond flour for a different texture and flavor profile.
- Use any preferred non-dairy milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Maple syrup can be swapped with agave nectar, honey (if not vegan), or another liquid sweetener.
- For a lower sugar version, omit the chocolate chips or use a sugar-free alternative.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust protein powder type based on dietary preference: whey, pea, or soy protein are all suitable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 40 grams)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
