Vegan Oat Protein Cookies (5 Ingredients)

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Vegan Oat Protein Cookies (5 Ingredients)

Vegan oat protein cookies are the healthy, satisfying, quick & easy snack you need to make! Made with 5 ingredients, they are vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and have 70 calories and 4.1 grams protein each.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 5 ingredients, easy, gluten-free, low sugar, oatmeal cookies, oil-free, plant-based protein, protein cookies, protein dessert, protein powder, vegan protein

Servings: cookies

Author: Camilla

Equipment

1 Large Baking Sheet (light in color)

Ingredients

1/2 cup smooth, drippy natural peanut butter (see notes for options)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (or nondairy milk, or mashed very ripe banana)
2 tablespoons coconut sugar (see notes for options)
50 grams plant-based vanilla protein powder (about 2/3 cup)
1.25 cups cups quick cooking rolled oats (see note for options)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, applesauce and coconut sugar until blended and smooth.
Add the protein powder and oats; stir until combined.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon measure, drop tablespoons of rounded dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches (5 cm) apart. With moistened fingertips, flatten each mound.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes until just set at the centers. Remove from oven and cool on sheet for 1 minute.
Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack. Cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, the refrigerator for 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Sugar Options: An equal amount of brown sugar or the granulated sweetener of choice can be used in place of the coconut sugar.

Gluten-Free Tips: If you need these cookies to be certified gluten-free, be sure to use oats and plant protein powder that are certified gluten-free on the label.

Rolled Oats Options: These cookies work best with quick-cooking (not instant) rolled oats. If you have old-fashioned rolled oats, simply chop slightly (e.g., a few pulses in a food processor).

Tip: Plant-based protein powders vary in composition. If the dough looks wetter than pictured below, add another tablespoon or more of oats. If it looks dry, add enough water to bring the dough together into a moist dough.

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