Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make about 2 dozen protein oatmeal cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats – Provides whole grain goodness
- 1 scoop (about 25-30g) protein powder – Whey, casein, or plant-based work well
- 1/3 cup almond or peanut butter – Gives a nice chewy texture
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup – For sweetness without lots of added sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – Helps cookies rise
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mix-ins like chocolate chips or raisins (optional) – Adds extra flavor and texture
Instructions
Making the cookies is super simple:
- Mix together the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt
- Add in the wet ingredients: nut butter, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips, raisins, or any other mix-ins you desire.
- Scoop dough by the tablespoon and roll into balls. Place on a baking sheet.
- Slightly flatten each cookie ball and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Tips
Part of the fun is customizing these to suit your tastes:
- Use extra protein powder for even higher protein per cookie
- Substitute 1 egg for the nut butter for extra binding power if needed
- Experiment with mixes like nuts, seeds, coconut, dried fruit, etc.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
The protein powder and nut butter provide a solid protein punch, while the oats add fiber for prolonged fullness. For example, a cookie made with whey powder and almond butter provides around 5g protein and 2g fiber. Compared to traditional cookies, these have relatively little added sugar.
Conclusion
These protein oatmeal cookies are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a post-workout bite. Their simplicity makes them endlessly adaptable to your taste and dietary needs. Whether you go for a classic oatmeal raisin or get creative with mix-ins, you really can’t go wrong. So give these high-protein cookies a try next time a cookie craving strikes!
