Protein Autumn Cookie Sandwiches
Delightful cookies that combine cozy autumn flavors with a healthy twist, packed with protein and perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Protein Powder (vanilla or pumpkin spice recommended)
- 1 cup Oat Flour or Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (full-fat or non-fat)
- 1 Egg (or 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water for a flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon Seasonal Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
- 1/2 cup Flavor-Specific Mix-Ins (dried cranberries, pecans, mini dark chocolate chips)
- 1/4 cup Natural Sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: protein powder, oat or almond flour, and seasonal spices in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, egg, and natural sweetener in another bowl.
- Merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
- Add your flavor-specific mix-ins and fold gently.
- Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- Assemble the sandwiches using Greek yogurt or your choice of filling between two cookies.
Notes
These cookies are versatile; feel free to substitute ingredients or add your favorite mix-ins according to your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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