Protein Cranberry Orange Cookies
A delightful snack that brings nostalgia with a nourishing twist, combining protein powder, tart cranberries, and zesty orange.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 scoop (about 30g) protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
- 1/4 cup natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Seasonal spices (e.g., nutmeg, ginger)
- Optional mix-ins (nuts, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, and natural sweetener in another bowl.
- Blend the mixtures: Add wet to dry and mix gently.
- Fold in dried cranberries and any other add-ins.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, protein, cranberry, orange, healthy snack