Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
A healthier version of oatmeal cookies made with quick oats, flour, protein powder, and simple pantry staple ingredients.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 Scoops Whey Protein vanilla flavor
- 1 Cup Quick cooking oats
- 1/2 Cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil melted
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- ½ Cup Milk or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the protein powder, oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the coconut oil, vanilla, egg, and honey.
- Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into 12 equal sized cookies. Place the cookies on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart; you may have to bake in batches.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are browned. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then serve.
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Notes
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
- Oatmeal: you may use quick oats or rolled oats.
- Flour: we used whole wheat flour. You may use gluten-free or any other flour of choice.
- Oil: instead of butter to make these oatmeal cookies, use coconut oil or any other oil like olive oil.
- Sugar: no refined sugar is needed to make these cookies. You may use either honey or maple syrup.
- Be sure to chill the cookie dough in the fridge.
- Protein: we used whey protein but you can use a plant-based protein powder instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.2mg