Description
Protein Greek Yogurt Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally high in protein, made with Greek yogurt, oat flour, and protein powder. These healthy cookies are perfect for a quick snack, post-workout treat, or guilt-free dessert, and they come together in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in oat flour, protein powder, and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in extras: Gently stir in chocolate chips or desired add-ins.
- Shape cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Texture tip: If dough is dry, add 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt; if too wet, add a bit more oat flour.
- Protein powder: Whey or plant-based protein both work, but texture may vary.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Variations: Add cinnamon, peanut butter, or dried fruit for flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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