Oatmeal Protein Cookies
These Oatmeal Protein Cookies provide 7g protein and 175 calories per cookie — a grab-and-go carb-protein snack for between-meal fueling. Twenty-two servings prepare quickly on the stovetop, giving you a consistent post-workout option that supports recovery without meal prep fatigue.
Ingredients
- •Banana(180g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(120g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Maple syrup(30g)
- •Vanilla extract(8g)
- •Baking soda(5g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(3g)
- •Whey protein powder (vanilla)(60g)
Use whey isolate for cooking. Vanilla flavor is most versatile.
- •Flaxseed, Ground (Flaxseed Meal)(60g)
- •Chia Seeds(30g)
- •Oats, Rolled, Dry(240g)
Old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant, not steel-cut). Quaker is standard.
- •Walnuts(120g)
- •Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao(80g)
- •Cranberries(60g)
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, peanut butter, and eggs until smooth. Whisk in the vanilla and maple syrup.
- 2Sprinkle the baking soda, cinnamon, protein powder, flaxseed, and chia seeds over the top. Stir to combine.
- 3Fold in the oats, walnuts, chocolate chips, and cranberries. The batter will look very liquidy.
- 4Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 4 hours, or for the thickest cookies, cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
- 5When ready to bake, place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. With a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion the batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. If needed, shape them lightly with your fingers so that they are round and very slightly flat on top.
- 6Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the cookies feel nearly set on the top and edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (they will look underbaked but will set up more on the baking sheet). Let cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Nutrition — Per Serving
175
calories
7g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 16g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 97 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.7g
22 servings per batch · ~45g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Oatmeal Protein Cookies have per serving?
Each cookie contains 7g of protein and 175 calories with 10g fat and 16g carbs. These work as a post-workout snack or dessert component rather than a primary protein source.
How long does Oatmeal Protein Cookies take to prep and how many servings does it make?
Quick prep time yields 22 servings, so you can batch-bake enough cookies for the entire week in one session. Portion them into snack containers for consistent post-workout or mid-day carb and protein intake.
Is Oatmeal Protein Cookies good for muscle gain?
At 7g protein and 16g carbs per cookie with 175 calories, these are ideally used as a post-workout snack during muscle-gain phases to supplement your carb and calorie targets. Eat 1-2 cookies alongside a larger protein source for a balanced post-lift meal.
