Description
These Very Strawberry Protein Cookies are a delightful and nutritious treat, perfect for snacking or a quick breakfast. Packed with the goodness of oats, protein powder, and fresh strawberries, these soft and chewy cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed meal
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed slightly)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, and chia or flaxseed if using.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed banana, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until a dough forms. Fold in the freeze-dried and fresh strawberries. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and slightly flatten each one. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and chewy, perfect for a post-workout snack or quick breakfast.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Use dairy-free protein powder for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
