Protein Cinnamon Apple Crisp Cookies
A delightful fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and hearty goodness, these cookies are a fantastic way to boost your protein intake while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup natural sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
- Chopped apples as mix-in
- Walnuts or oats as mix-ins (optional)
- Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine in a large bowl the flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix in another bowl the Greek yogurt, egg, and sweetener until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, consider adding dried fruits, nut butter, or chocolate chips. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, protein, dessert, apple, cinnamon, healthy