5-Ingredient High Protein Cookies for a Guilt-Free Treat!
These 5-Ingredient High Protein Cookies are a delicious and guilt-free treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your protein intake high.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined.
- Add the protein powder and oats to the mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute almond butter with peanut butter if desired.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and ensure your protein powder is plant-based.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg