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Healthy Oatmeal Protein Cookies Recipe

Healthy Oatmeal Protein Cookies Recipe
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Delicious and nutritious Healthy Oatmeal Protein Cookies made with rolled oats, protein powder, natural sweeteners, and wholesome mix-ins. Perfect as a post-workout snack or a guilt-free treat, these cookies combine the goodness of oats and protein with natural flavors like cinnamon and banana.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (your choice)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana (mashed) or 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter

Mix-Ins

  • 1/4 cup mix-ins (nuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and cinnamon. Whisk them together to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe banana (or measure 1/4 cup applesauce) and mix it with the almond or peanut butter and natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup) until smooth and fully blended.
  4. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until everything is well combined forming a thick dough.
  5. Add Mix-Ins: Fold in your choice of mix-ins such as nuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips to add texture and flavor.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each one slightly to form cookie shapes.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
  8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For gluten-free cookies, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • To make these cookies vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup and replace eggs with flax eggs if adding.
  • For nut-free variation, swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Enhance flavor with a teaspoon of vanilla extract especially if adding chocolate chips.
  • Try adding extra cinnamon and raisins if you like a cinnamon raisin version.

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