Vegan Protein Oatmeal Cookies
These vegan protein oatmeal cookies make the easiest and most delicious snack. The oatmeal cookie tastes so cozy and comforting, but is actually packed with plant-based protein so it will help keep you full! Plus, it's made with only ten simple ingredients with substitutions, you can make these cookies to your liking! They are a thick oatmeal cookie and are incredibly soft, you'll be making these every week!
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 6 tbsp warm water)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 medium banana, mashed (this is equal to 1/4 cup mashed banana)
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup Good Protein Vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup oats, can be quick oats or large flake oats
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, create your flax eggs by combining 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add your flax eggs, maple syrup, mashed banana, and peanut butter, and whisk together until combined.
- Add in baking powder, baking soda, protein powder, oats, and oat flour and whisk well. When dough begins sticking to whisk, use a silicone spatula to mix everything together.
- Fold in your chocolate chips with your spatula until well incorporated.
- Using a cookie scooper, scoop your batter and place it on the lined baking tray. Gently press on each cookie dough ball with your fingers to flatten slightly. Keep about 1-2 inches of space between your cookies. Repeat for remaining cookies and bake for 15 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
FOR THE OAT FLOUR: If you do not have oat flour, no worries! Simply put your oats in a blender or food processor and pulse until they become a flour.
How to store: place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to one week.
Freezing instructions: Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month. Reheat before enjoying.