Description
These No Bake Protein Cookies are a quick, healthy snack made with oats, protein powder, and nut butter. Perfect for post-workout or guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
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¼ cup natural peanut butter (unsalted, creamy)
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¼ cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
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3 tablespoons almond milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup chocolate protein powder
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¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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2 tablespoons chia seeds
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2 tablespoons hemp seeds
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¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, add peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and almond milk.
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Heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
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Stir in vanilla, cocoa powder, protein powder, oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and salt. Mix well.
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Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough onto the prepared tray.
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Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Freeze for 10–15 minutes or refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge (up to 7 days) or freezer (up to 2 months).
Notes
Use flavored protein powders (like vanilla or mocha) for creative variations.
For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter.
Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Vegan and gluten-free if using certified GF oats and plant protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Healthy Snacks, Protein Treats
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
Keywords: Natural peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, almond milk, Peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, coconut oil