These high-protein Greek yogurt chocolate chip breakfast cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They combine the classic flavors of soft chocolate chip cookies with the health benefits of Greek yogurt, making them a perfect choice for anyone looking for easy chocolate chip cookies that are also good for you.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields cookies that are not only tasty but also packed with protein. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, these homemade cookies fit well into a variety of sweet dishes recipes and are sure to satisfy your cravings for chocolate chip desserts.

Protein-Packed Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

These cookies are made with Greek yogurt, oats, and chocolate chips, resulting in a soft texture and a delightful flavor. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and makes approximately 12 cookies, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 3g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 20g