Description
These Scrumptious Protein Cookies are a perfect blend of peanut butter, protein powder, and oatmeal, creating a delicious and healthy treat. They are quick to prepare and bake, making them ideal for a nutritious snack that satisfies both your sweet tooth and protein needs. Optional chocolate chips add a delightful touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup oatmeal (quick-cooking oats recommended)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, lightly packed brown sugar, oatmeal, egg, egg yolk, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly blended together into a smooth dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips gently into the dough if you are using them, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Form Cookies: Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out appropriately, then flatten each cookie ball slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for approximately 8 to 10 minutes. They should be set around the edges but remain soft in the center for a perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets to firm up before removing and serving.
Notes
- Nutritional information includes the optional chocolate chips.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a vegan or egg-free alternative, substitute eggs with flax eggs but note texture changes.
- Quick-cooking oats are recommended for better cookie texture, but rolled oats can be used for a chewier bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
