Protein Honey Cinnamon Cookies
These Protein Honey Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful and nourishing treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while fueling your body.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla recommended)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (or other spices)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg (or 1 flax egg)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup flavor-specific mix-ins (chopped nuts, chocolate chips, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: oat or almond flour, protein powder, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl: Greek yogurt, egg, and honey.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add your mix-ins and stir gently.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve alongside a glass of milk or warm tea. Consider drizzling extra honey on top for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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