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Oatmeal Protein Cookies

These Oatmeal Protein Cookies are gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, and packed with 16g of protein per serving. Naturally sweetened, they are the perfect quick breakfast or post-workout snack.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies**
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water and set aside for 5 minutes while you gather the remaining ingredients.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: flax eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Next, add the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
  5. Fold in the dried blueberries and pumpkin seeds.
  6. Scoop the protein cookie dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly to form a cookie shape. These cookies do not spread so try to make them even thickness and size for even cooking.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to continue firming up.
  8. That's it! Enjoy!

Notes

**Please note: The nutritional information provided for each recipe is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For accurate nutritional details, consider consulting a registered dietitian or using a trusted nutritional calculator.
  • Not Vegan? Use a whey protein powder or add an egg to this recipe instead of 1 of the flax eggs. 
  • Gluten-Free? Stick with gluten-free oats and a gluten-free protein powder, and you are all set. 
  • Oil-Free? These protein cookies are oil-free!
  • Use High-Quality Protein Powder: Hemp protein powder works perfectly here, but you can experiment with vanilla protein powder or unflavored protein powder for a different flavor.
  • Customize Your Sweetener: If you’re avoiding maple syrup, try coconut sugar or a sweetener of choice like monk fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies**Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 16gFat: 10gFiber: 14gSugar: 18g
Keyword dairy-free, easy, egg-free, gluten-free, high protein, no added sugar, nut-free, oil-free
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