Whenever I say that I have dessert every day, people ask me how I can still be in shape. My answer is quite simple. First things first, I allow myself to eat a bit of everything in moderation. Over the years I came to let go of food restrictions, and this keeps me from overeating on “forbidden foods”. Second secret is making my own healthy desserts at home, with wholesome ingredients and better more balanced macros (protein, fat, carbs ratios).

It is when entering the second argument that most people turn their heel and say goodbye. “Dear Carolyn, I wish I could bake my own healthy stuff at home. But I have neither time nor desire. I’d rather go without or buy food from the store”.

If this describes you, I may have something for you. Something sweet and tasty. My easy protein cookie recipe! Follow the instructions in this recipe and in a matter of minutes you will get a batch of cookies ready to enjoy. No need for baking. The best part? They are healthy, packed with protein and so delicious!

The ingredients needed for no bake protein cookies:

Almond flour. As these are no bake cookies, you should be sure to use almond, oat or coconut flour. Unlike refined white flour, these flours can be consumed raw and do not need to be baked.

Protein powder. Use your favorite protein powder; whey, casein, plant based protein or collagen peptides powder.  In terms of flavor, I recommend vanilla, chocolate or unflavored protein powder.

Nut butter. The nut butter will help your dough get smooth and stick together without the need for eggs. You can use any nut butter you want – peanut, almond, cashew or hazelnut butter, they will all work. For nut free cookies, replace with tahini or sunflower seed butter.

Honey. This is by far my favorite option when it comes to making healthy recipes. You are free to replace with any other liquid sweetener, such as date syrup or maple syrup.

Optional mix-ins: I can proudly say I am a “boring” person and I like my cookies to be simple. Oats, protein powder, nut butter, honey for a sweetener. But maybe you are looking for something more exciting. If it is the case, this recipe is for you.

From chocolate chips to crunchy walnuts, the ways how you can customize your no bake cookies are endless. And if you still need inspiration, here are some ideas for you.

Chocolate chips: Dark or white chocolate chips, semisweet, milk chocolate or sugar-free chocolate chips. Any of these will work perfectly.

Nuts & Seeds:. Add a crunchy touch by mixing in pieces of walnuts, pecans, almonds. Or seeds like hemp, chia or pumpkin seeds or a mix of those.

Dried fruits: Dates, raisins, cranberries, dried berries, dried apple.

Fresh fruit: Blueberries, raspberries, a mix of fresh berries, apple chunks, diced pear, pieces of mango.

Flavors and spices: Ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cocoa powder.

With these suggestions you be able to create your own healthy cookies. Soft, chewy, protein-packed and perfect for a post-workout snack or guilt-free treat.

Easy Healthy Protein Cookies No Bake Recipe

A great healthy snack for recharging after a workout or for a dessert. Packed with protein, easily my fave snack, ready in 20 minutes, and packed with all the nutrients you need to be full for hours.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, easy healthy protein cookies no bake recipe, healthy no bake protein cookie recipe, no bake protein cookies, protein cookies no bake recipe

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond or coconut flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 2-4 tablespoons any milk if needed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour with oats, coconut, nut butter, protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir well until you get a soft dough, first with a fork and then using your hands. Fold in chocolate chips.

  If necessary, adjust the dough with more oat flour or with milk a tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.

  Note: This depends on the protein powder used, some are more absorbent than others. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla extract if you think it needs it.

  Shape into 12 or more smaller cookies and place on a baking tray or plate lined with parchment paper.

  Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  These protein cookies needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer. Place cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.

  To freeze, stack healthy no bake oat cookies with parchment paper in between, and place in airtight containers or freezer-safe zipper bags.

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