Coffee Protein Cookies Recipe

25 min
120 kcal / serving

This recipe combines the boldness of coffee with protein-rich ingredients to create delightful cookies that satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your day.

Ingredients

  • 1 cuprolled oats
  • ½ cupalmond flour
  • ¼ cupchocolate protein powder
  • ¼ cupcoconut sugar
  • ¼ cupunsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoonsinstant coffee granules
  • ½ cupnut butter (peanut or almond)
  • ¼ cuphoney or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • ½ cupdark chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

  2. 2

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Your cookies deserve a comfy bed!

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

  4. 4

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, coffee granules, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet Ingredients

  6. 6

    In a separate bowl, mix the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.

  7. 7

    Combine Mixtures

  8. 8

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is well combined. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water.

  9. 9

    Fold in Chocolate Chips

  10. 10

    Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Because, let’s be honest, more chocolate is never a bad idea!

  11. 11

    Scoop and Bake

  12. 12

    Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly firm.

  13. 13

    Cool and Enjoy

  14. 14

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Now, enjoy your guilt-free treats!