Protein Espresso Maple Cookies
A delicious and protein-packed twist on classic cookies, perfect for snacks or a post-workout treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 large egg or flax egg
- 1 teaspoon seasonal spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom)
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¾ cup flavor-specific mix-ins (dark chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Mix the two bowls together gradually.
- Add in the mix-ins gently.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for thicker cookies if they spread too much while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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