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These Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are low sugar, high protein snacks packed with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and oatmeal, perfect for a tasty and healthy treat.

  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (5.3-oz) container plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup protein powder of choice
  • 2/3 cup granulated sweetener of choice (e.g., sugar-free monk fruit sweetener)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing; a hand mixer is helpful.
  3. Add oats, protein powder, granulated sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Spoon mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each. Shape cookies as desired since dough won’t spread much.
  6. Bake on the center rack for 9-11 minutes until edges are just golden.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  8. Store cookies in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Sugar-free monk fruit sweetener is preferred to keep carbs low; brown sugar, coconut sugar, or cane sugar are good alternatives but will change macros., For richer, moister cookies, add 3 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil to the wet ingredients; this will alter nutritional values., Protein powder flavor affects the final taste — whey, peanut butter, or vegan proteins like hemp or pea protein work well., You can swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter for a different flavor., Omit or increase chocolate chips to adjust sweetness and texture., Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch., For an oatmeal raisin version, replace chocolate chips with raisins or dried cranberries.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Desserts & Treats
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 256 kcal
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Protein: 15 g