Oatmeal Protein Cookies
Delicious and healthy oatmeal protein cookies perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 piece egg
- 100 grams ripe banana (mashed, replace with ½ cup applesauce)
- 80 grams nut butter (such as peanut or almond butter)
- 100 grams granulated sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, coconut sugar, or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 150 grams rolled oats
- 30 grams almond flour (replace with oat flour)
- 30 grams protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
Chocolate chips (sugar-free if necessary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190ºC (400ºF) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix egg, mashed banana (or applesauce), and nut butter until creamy. Add sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt; stir well.
- Add oats, flour, protein powder, and baking powder; stir until combined. Adjust with milk if too thick.
- Fold in chocolate chips and refrigerate dough for 10 minutes.
- Scoop 1/3 cup portions onto baking sheet, shape into cookies, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on rack.
Notes
Refrigerate dough before baking for best texture.