Oatmeal Protein Cookies
These soft-baked cookies are packed with whole grain oats, natural nut butter, and protein powder. Naturally sweetened and customizable, they’re a healthy alternative to traditional cookies — with no refined sugar and extra staying power.
Total time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup oat flour (or almond flour)
1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
1 tsp vanilla extract
* Optional add-ins: 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips, raisins, chopped nuts, or seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Set oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine oats, oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, egg, and unflavored protein powder until smooth.
4. Combine:
Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix until a thick dough forms.
Fold in any optional add-ins.
5. Shape Cookies:
Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a spoon or your fingers.
6. Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Centers will still be soft.
7. Cool:
Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes & Tips
* Vegan Option:Use flax egg and maple syrup.
* Higher Protein Boost: Add a second egg white or use Greek yogurt in place of some nut butter.
* Storage: Store in an airtight container for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
* Flavor Variations:Try cinnamon raisin, coconut-chocolate chip, or peanut butter banana by adjusting mix-ins.
Nutritional Information
Calories :~160 kcal
Protein :~7–10g
Carbs :~12g
Fiber :~2g
Sugar :~5g
Fat :~9g