Description
These no-bake protein cookies are a quick and delicious way to enjoy a healthy snack packed with protein and natural sweetness. Combining rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and rich peanut butter with cocoa and warming spices, they come together with a simple stovetop sauce and need no baking. Perfect for a post-workout treat or anytime snack, these cookies set quickly in the fridge and deliver satisfying flavor and texture in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (unsalted, unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats and vanilla protein powder until evenly combined, creating the base for your cookie dough.
- Prepare chocolate sauce. In a saucepan over low to medium heat, add the peanut butter, almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Stir continuously until the cocoa powder fully dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to finish the sauce.
- Combine wet and dry. Pour the warm chocolate sauce over the oat and protein powder mixture. Stir well until the sauce is thoroughly incorporated and a sticky dough forms.
- Chill the dough. Transfer the dough to the fridge and let it set for 10 minutes, which helps it firm up for shaping.
- Shape and serve. Form the chilled dough into cookie shapes using your hands or a scoop. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Serve immediately or store the cookies in the fridge for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure to use smooth peanut butter for easier mixing and a creamier texture.
- These cookies are best stored in the refrigerator to maintain firmness.
- You can substitute almond milk with other plant-based milk if preferred.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup to taste.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds into the dough before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
