These soft and chewy oatmeal protein cookies are a nutritious and delicious option for breakfast or a snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, and chia seeds, they’re naturally vegan and gluten-free. Quick to prepare and perfect for on-the-go!
Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup peanut butter
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
Shape the mixture into 12 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm to form a cookie shape.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 190 kcal | Servings: 12 cookies
Simple Oatmeal Protein Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These simple oatmeal protein cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, and chia seeds. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 12 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly to form a cookie shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Use almond butter as an alternative to peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
- Add a handful of raisins or chocolate chips for extra texture and sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
