Description
Protein cookies from grandma’s secret recipe blend wholesome ingredients with nostalgic comfort. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these treats a delightful protein-packed snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 scoop (28 g) protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats (blended into oat flour or left whole)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup (adjust for sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (40 g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Configure oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk oats, protein powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- Wet Ingredient Harmonization: Vigorously blend peanut butter, honey, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in large bowl until completely integrated.
- Dough Transformation: Gradually merge dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until consistent texture emerges. Incorporate chocolate chips or chopped nuts for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Cookie Formation: Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch spheres, gently flatten using fingertips or spoon back. Position cookies on prepared sheet with adequate spacing for optimal heat circulation.
- Baking Precision: Roast cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges turn delicate golden. Cookies will appear slightly underdone but will firm during cooling phase.
- Cooling Protocol: Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize structure, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling. Store in airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Optimize Protein Powder Selection: Choose a high-quality, finely-ground protein powder that blends smoothly to prevent graininess and ensure consistent texture in cookies.
- Master Moisture Balance: Adjust applesauce or peanut butter quantities if dough seems too dry or wet, maintaining a cohesive mixture that holds shape during baking.
- Control Baking Precision: Remove cookies slightly before they look fully done to prevent overcooking, as they’ll continue firming up during the cooling process.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ingredients like using gluten-free oats for celiac diets, plant-based protein powder for vegan versions, or alternative nut butters for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg