Description
Oatmeal Protein Cookies are a nostalgic, wholesome snack that combines chewy oats and rich chocolate for a delightful treat. These cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also provide a protein boost to keep you energized throughout the day. With their golden-brown edges and gooey centers, they make for a perfect midday pick-me-up or post-workout reward. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, these cookies bring together health and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in peanut butter and honey until the mixture is thick yet pliable.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Allow them to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg