Description
Wholesome and chewy protein cookies made with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oats — a family favorite snack with no protein powder needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Optional Extras:
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruit
- Different nut butters
- Coconut flakes
- Seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips or any other mix-ins.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
7. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
8. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Don’t overbake — cookies will finish cooking from residual heat after removal.
Taste your dough and adjust sweetness if needed; honey intensity can vary.
If the dough feels too dry, add an extra tablespoon of Greek yogurt to help bind.
Customize with flavor swaps like vanilla Greek yogurt, almond butter, or cocoa powder.
Add-ins like chopped almonds, cranberries, or coconut flakes offer variety and texture.