These soft-baked peanut butter oat protein cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat. Packed with protein and made from wholesome ingredients, they serve as a perfect option for breakfast or a healthy snack.
With a combination of peanut butter, oats, and protein powder, these cookies are not only tasty but also fit into a clean eating dessert category. Enjoy them as a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Healthy Peanut Butter Oat Cookies Recipe
These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with protein, making them ideal for anyone looking for a nutritious snack. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields around 12 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a fork.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. The cookies will be soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy: 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: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
