Protein Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious and nutritious cookies made with rolled oats and peanut butter, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the rolled oats, peanut butter, flaxseed meal, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Stir in the mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit, if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
For a chewier cookie, don’t overbake. You can add protein powder or experiment with spices for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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