Protein Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, when they’re packed with oats, nut butter, and protein powder! These hearty cookies are chewy, lightly sweet, and loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a smart snack to keep on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Optional: 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal for extra fiber
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix oats and protein powder.
Stir in nut butter, honey, and milk until a thick dough forms.
Fold in dark chocolate chips (and seeds if using).
Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, shaping into 12 cookies.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
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