If you’re like me, you have those days where you are just craving something sweet for a snack! If you’re also like me, you still want that snack to be nutritious and provide a healthy dose of protein too. Well, you’ll love these cookies if this all sounds like you! These cookies are made all from natural ingredients – no protein powders added. Each cookie is vegan, gluten free, and contains a little over 8.5 grams of protein. These are perfect to make on the weekend and have on hand throughout the week when you’re craving a sweet, but healthier, snack.
Perfect for Meal Prep!
As I mentioned above, this is a great recipe to make on the weekend and then have on hand throughout the week. One recipe makes 14 cookies, so it’s plenty to last you throughout the entire week. With each cookie having over 8.5 grams of protein, 1, 1 1/2, or 2 cookies if you’re really hungry, are great for a serving. As with all recipes, if you need extra for other family members or friends, or even want to freeze some, double the recipe for even more protein cookies.
What Nut Butter Should I Use?
When I made this, I chose to use natural, creamy almond butter. Peanut butter would be another option that actually offers slightly more protein than almond butter. You can also use cashew butter but this will offer less protein. Whatever you choose, make sure it is a natural nut butter with no added sugar or salt and is creamy instead of crunchy.
What Equipment Do I Need?
- Two Mixing Bowls
- Mixing Spatula or Spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone Baking Mat or Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- Super Fine Almond Flour
- Gluten Free Rolled Oats
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seed Meal
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Cinnamon
- Dairy Free Milk
- Natural Creamy Nut Butter – I used almond butter, but you can also use peanut butter which has slightly more protein.
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Sliced Almonds
- Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Chips – My favorite is the Enjoy Life Foods brand because they are dairy AND gluten free.
Substitutions
Keep in mind, any substitutions made to this recipe may change the protein content!
- Maple Syrup – Another option is honey if you’re not vegan, or agave nectar.
- Sliced Almonds – If you’d prefer to add a different nut, you can do so.
- Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Chips – You can omit these if you’d like or swap them out for something like raisins or even frozen blueberries.
Recipe
Nuts & Seeds Protein Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup super fine almond flour
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 6 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup flax seed meal
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dairy free milk
- 1 cup natural creamy nut butter
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Combine all of your dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl – almond flour, rolled oats, chia seeds, flax seed meal, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix.
- Combine all of your wet ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl – nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and dairy free milk. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix with your hands.
- Add the remaining ingredients – sliced almonds and dairy free dark chocolate chips, and mix well.
- Form the dough into 14 balls and press flat onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9 – 11 minutes.
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