Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (No Bake)
Made with 8 nutritious ingredients, these healthy, protein-rich no bake cookies make a super healthy snack or dessert that can be made ahead of time and they store well.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.In a medium sized bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, coconut oil and vanilla until smooth. If needed a couple of 15 second bursts in the microwave can help melt these ingredients together. Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with the bowl resting on top) to melt the ingredients together. Do not over heat, they just need a little help in softening and blending together. If you live in a hot climate you would not need to do this.Let the mixture cool as if you add the chocolate chips when its warm they will melt. Once cool, add the oats, coconut and chocolate chips and stir until combined. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough. Use your hands to form into 16-20 balls and place on the baking sheet, then flatten into disks with your fingers (the disks will become more cohesive as they chill).Chill for an hour or two or overnight to allow the cookies to firm up.Store refrigerated for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.