Description
Start your day deliciously with these chewy protein-rich breakfast cookies, perfect for busy mornings and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and dark chocolate chips until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Experiment with different nut butters for varied flavors.
- Add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for extra sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg