Start the morning right — with protein cookies! Loaded with cottage cheese, eggs, oats, whey protein, and quinoa flakes, this easy Protein Cookie Recipe is just the ticket for starting the day right.
1cupmix-ins, such as dried cranberries, raisins, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, chopped nuts, pepitas
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with silpat mat or parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, brown sugar, and applesauce. Blend well. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
½ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup applesauce, 2 egg, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a second large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, whey protein, quinoa flakes, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir well.
2 cup rolled oats, 1 ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour, ½ cup whey protein, ½ cup quinoa flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add the wet ingredients to the dry as well as the mix-ins, and stir until well combined.
1 cup mix-ins, such as dried cranberries, raisins, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, chopped nuts, pepitas
Drop the batter by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie dough ball with a glass that has been dipped in water. Bake 10-15 minutes or until set. Cool on rack.
Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and will vary based on protein powder and mix-in's used.To freeze: cool cookies completely and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.Variations
Gluten free: substitute Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free baking mix for the pastry flour.
Chocolate chip protein cookies: use chocolate protein powder and chocolate chips for the mix-ins.
Birthday Cake protein cookies: use vanilla protein powder, cake batter extract, and a few sprinkles for mix-ins along with white chocolate chips.
Peanut butter banana protein cookies: use mashed banana instead of the applesauce and add ¼ cup peanut butter for one of the mix-ins.
Banana breakfast cookies: use mashed banana instead of the applesauce and add some banana extract for an extra boost of flavor.