Protein Cookies
These protein cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect healthy snack. Made with peanut butter, protein powder, and natural sweeteners, they’re easy to whip up and great for post-workout fuel or a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats (or oat flour)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- 1 tsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in protein powder, oats, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Adjust texture if needed—add a splash of milk if too dry or more oats if too sticky.
- Fold in mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden. The centers will be soft but will firm up as they cool.