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Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Protein-rich, Gluten-free option available

Description

Healthy Peanut Butter Protein Cookies that are easy to make and perfect for a nutritious snack.


Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (5.3-oz) container plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup protein powder of choice
  • ⅔ cup granulated sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or regular chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract; mix until completely combined and creamy.
  3. Add the quick oats, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  5. Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
  6. Bake on the center rack for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges appear slightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

Cookies can be customized with different add-ins like nuts. Chill the dough for better shape retention.