These are a bit healthier alternative when it comes to cookies. Of course they won’t have the same exact texture as your traditional, butter-laden cookies, but they are tasty! They aren’t packed with protein, but have a pretty good 5g each from the added protein powder. Plus they are nice treat when the craving for something sweet arises!
Protein Cookies
Yield: 15-17 cookies
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup Vanilla protein powder (I used Sun Warrior brown rice protein)
- 1/8 of a cup dessicated coconut (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 2 tbsp Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup flax meal (I used flaxmatters.com flax with blueberry)
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3-1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp canola oil
Simply mix all the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. These will be sticky! Place 15-17 spoonfuls of batter on a greased cookie sheet (I used a Silpat). Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes. Watch them closely or they will dry out.
Enjoy!
Here are the approximate nutrition facts, as I couldn’t find some exact product specifics. Not too bad 🙂
