Healthy Oatmeal Protein Cookies: A Nutritious & Delicious Snack
These Oatmeal Protein Cookies are an easy, vegan, and gluten-free treat! Made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, flaxseeds, and cinnamon, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or a protein-packed snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix ingredients – In a large bowl, combine oats, applesauce, peanut butter, flaxseed, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until well blended.
3️⃣ Shape cookies – Scoop ~¼ cup of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet (they won’t spread much).
4️⃣ Bake 15 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool before eating (they firm up as they cool).
5️⃣ Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Calories: 262 kcal per serving
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g