Mama Kelce’s Protein-Packed Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies for a Nutritious Treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop or Spoon
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted peanut butter or almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, eggs, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet using a tablespoon, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies and let them rest on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. You can also add dried fruit like raisins or chopped dates for extra natural sweetness.