Oatmeal Protein Snack Cookies
The Power-Packed Oatmeal Cookie: A Healthier Grab-and-Go Option for Busy Families
As a functional medicine physician and natural food chef, I'm always on the lookout for nutritious alternatives to processed snacks.
Let's face it – in the rush of busy mornings or between activities, it's easy to reach for commercially available granola bars. While convenient, these often come loaded with unwanted ingredients, excess sugars, and artificial additives that don't align with our health goals.
That's why I developed this oatmeal cookie recipe with a twist. Packed with oats for sustained energy, creamy almond butter for healthy fats, and a boost of protein powder, these cookies are a nutritional powerhouse disguised as a treat.
Oatmeal Protein Snack Cookies
Author: Erica Leazenby, MD
Yields: 12 cookies
Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cup whole oats (gluten free if needed)
1/2 cup almond flour
1 scoop collagen powder
1 serving unsweetened, unflavored plant-based protein powder (I use So Lean & So Clean brand)
1/2 tsp backing powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup walnut or pecan pieces
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 (325 convection). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the oats, almond flour, collagen, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.
In a separate bowl combine the eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla until well mixed.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients until a thick batter is formed. Add the walnuts/pecan and chocolate chips and stir again to evenly distribute.
Divide the batter into 12 equal serving on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 22-28 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Allow them to cool before removing from the sheet. Store in an air tight contain. These cookies freeze well.
Nutrient estimate: 303 kcal, total fat: 19.7g, Carb: 26.2g, Fiber 4.3g, Protein 9.8g