Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Protein Cookies are the perfect guilt-free snack! Sweet, chewy, and protein-packed, they are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, natural sweeteners, and your choice of protein powder. Whether you need a post-workout snack or a quick breakfast, these cookies are the ideal healthy treat that’s easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins!
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup protein powder (your choice)
¼ cup natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
1 ripe banana (mashed) or ¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup mix-ins (nuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix together rolled oats, protein powder, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine mashed banana (or applesauce), almond butter (or peanut butter), and sweetener.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Fold in your choice of mix-ins (nuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips).
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten each slightly with a spoon.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Let the cookies cool before enjoying!
Notes
Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Vegan: Swap honey for maple syrup and use flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxmeal + 2.5 tbsp water per egg).
Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter in place of almond or peanut butter.
Chocolate Chip Delight: Add dark chocolate chips and a splash of vanilla extract.
Cinnamon Raisin: Add more cinnamon and raisins for a warm, comforting flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
