Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Protein Cookies
, by Growing Naturals, 1 min reading time
Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Protein Cookies
Growing Naturals
A delicious way to enjoy your favorite cookies with a little bit of a protein kick! No one will ever know that these delicious oatmeal "cookies" are actually protein packed treats! Yum!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Earths Balance buttery spread, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ C Growing Naturals Original Protein Powder for the extra protein kick you need mid-day or in the am!
- 2 eggs
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups quick oats/ instant oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup semi-sweet choc chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and the room temp earths buttery spread with a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well, and scraping the sides of the bowl down with a spatula.
- Gently sprinkle in the flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into the creamed mixture. Then gently fold in the oats.
- Line your cookie sheets with foil or parchment paper. Using a 1 or 2 teaspoons, gently form 1 inch balls and drop the dough on to the lined cookie sheet.
- Place into the pre-heated 350 degree oven and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove after 8-10 minutes, and cool completely before removing from the tray. Enjoy!