Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
These Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are the perfect blend of indulgence and nutrition, making them an ideal snack for any time of day. With a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips, these cookies are not only delicious but also packed with protein, providing a satisfying boost for busy mornings or post-workout refueling. Lower in sugar and made with wholesome ingredients like oats and Greek yogurt, they offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk or crumbled over yogurt, these cookies will quickly become your go-to healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
- 1 (5.3 oz) container plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ½ cup protein powder
- ⅔ cup granulated sweetener
- 2/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add oats, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg