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    Published: Jan 8, 2023 · Modified: Jun 4, 2024 by Courtney Hunter · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Vegan Protein Cookies

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    These easy vegan protein cookies only have 9 ingredients you likely have on hand and are full of tasty nutrition. 

    single vegan protein cookie on a white cloth with oats on it.

    If you've been around here long, then you know that I'm constantly trying to find healthy and filling snacks for my two boys, who play competitive soccer.

    It's not always easy getting them to love things with protein powder. If they ate enough, it would be easy to eat their protein requirements without needing any protein powder. Still, they just don't have enough hours in the day to eat the amount they need to for their activity level.

    Two of these high-protein cookies can provide almost 400 calories and 14 grams of protein. For other easy snacks, check out these recipes: Easy Bake Vegan Energy Bites or these Easy Vegan Breakfast Bars.

    Jump to:
    • What I love about this recipe...
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • Recipe Add-ins
    • How to make this vegan protein cookie recipe
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Recipe FAQS
    • Check out these other delicious vegan cookie recipes or some vegan snack bars...
    • Vegan Protein Cookies

    What I love about this recipe...

    • They have simple ingredients.
    • They taste better than store-bought protein cookies and protein bars.
    • They are made with real food.
    • The only added sugar is maple syrup.
    • My kids love them
    • It's such an easy recipe that it can be whipped up in less than 20 minutes from start to finish.
    • They are naturally gluten-free as long as your protein powder doesn't have any gluten in it and you use gluten-free oats. No all purpose flour in these babies!
    Jump to:
    • What I love about this recipe...
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • Recipe Add-ins
    • How to make this vegan protein cookie recipe
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Recipe FAQS
    • Check out these other delicious vegan cookie recipes or some vegan snack bars...
    • Vegan Protein Cookies

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Vegan protein cookie ingredients on a brown paper background ingredients with black writing.
    • Rolled oats- I prefer to use rolled oats here because rolled oats have a more dense application and hold together typically better than quick oats. However, if all you have is quick oats, then feel free to use them in a 1:1 ratio.
    • Peanut butter is my favorite nut butter to use, but if you have a peanut allergy or don't like peanut butter for whatever reason, you can use a different nut butter. Almond butter, sunflower butter, and cashew butter would make a great substitution for peanut butter. You can use natural peanut butter or whatever peanut butter you have on hand.
    • Maple syrup- This makes a great alternative to regular sugar or brown sugar to keep with more natural sugar and helps make these vegan cookies tasty. I have quite a sweet tooth, so I love adding sugar instead of just using the sweetener from the protein powder. If you don't have maple syrup, you can use another liquid sweetener, like agave or honey, if you aren't vegan.
    • Vegan protein powder- My favorite vegan protein powder is Orgain. I use chocolate in this recipe because that's what I always have on hand. You can use a different flavor or brand if you would prefer. Vanilla or cookies and cream would taste great in these.
    • Applesauce- This works as a binder in this recipe instead of using a flax egg and adds a little sweetness. If you don't have applesauce, you can use mashed bananas in the same quantity.
    • Vanilla extract- this adds that classic vanilla flavor that you're looking for in a chocolate chip cookie, but in our case, an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.
    • Ground cinnamon- This only adds a hint of a flavor of cinnamon; if you don't like it, feel free to leave it out. It's not a make-or-break ingredient.
    • Sea salt- You can use any salt. It doesn't have to be sea salt. The little bit of salt helps bring out the rest of the flavor.
    • Vegan chocolate chips- the chocolate chips make this cookie for me. I'm a big chocolate fan, if you are not, you can leave it out, but I would highly recommend leaving it in.

    Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipes

    Recipe Add-ins

    If you want to make this the perfect recipe for you, feel free to customize it with some mix-ins

    Users

    • Dried fruit- craisins, raisins, etc
    • Nuts- walnuts, peanuts, pecans, etc.
    • Different vegan chocolate chips or chocolate chunks- i.e., vegan white chocolate.
    • Or whatever you like in your protein cookies.

    How to make this vegan protein cookie recipe

    A cookie sheet with a red silpat on top.

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Take a cookie sheet and use a Silpat, parchment paper, or lightly grease it. Set it aside.

    vegan protein cookie dough all mixed in a silver mixing bowl.

    Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer or use a medium bowl and electric mixer, add all the ingredients but the chocolate chips and mix until combined well. Then add your chocolate chips and stir.

    vegan protein cookie dough pre cooked on a silpat pan.

    Step 3:Scoop out dough with a cookie scoop and roll it into small cookie dough balls. Place balls on a prepared baking sheet, and flatten slightly or keep them in the ball shape (this is what I did).

    vegan protein cookie balls on a white cloth background.

    Step 4:Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    • These cookies don't spread at all, so if you want them to spread, you're going to have to push them down with the palm of your hand, and the bake time may be slightly shorter.
    • Don't let this recipe sit around; the oats will absorb the liquid and potentially be dry.
    • Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for even cookies.
    vegan protein cookies on a cooling rack stacked with bowls of peanut butter and chocolate chips.

    Recipe FAQS

    How to store these vegan protein cookies?

     These protein powder cookies are best stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. You can also store them in the fridge, but I prefer them at room temperature.

    Can you freeze them?

     Let the cookies come to room temperature before placing them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Let them defrost on the counter before enjoying them.

    How do you serve these homemade protein cookies?

    These are best served either slightly warm or at room temperature. I love an ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie, but I also like one that's had time to set up.

    For the best results, eat within a few days. These healthy cookies are great for a quick snack, breakfast, after a sports snack, or whatever you want a little protein kick in.

    What's the best vegan protein powder to use?

    I always have vegan Orgain protein powder on hand. It's important that it's a good tasting protein powder, which sometimes can be hard to find.
    I use chocolate protein powder because that's what I always have, but other flavors could also be good.
    Different brands will taste different and have different grams of protein amount.
    There are also different types of protein powders like pea protein, hemp protein, soy protein, and many more some of these flavors will taste stronger than others.
    I would go with a flavored one and not an unflavored one.

    Check out these other delicious vegan cookie recipes or some vegan snack bars...

    • vegan breakfast cookies
      Filling Vegan Breakfast Cookies
    • Vegan Apple Cinnamon Granola Bar
      Vegan Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars
    • Vegan Rice Krispie Granola Bars
      Vegan Granola Bar Recipe (with rice krispys)
    • Easy Vegan Oatmeal Muffins
      Easy Vegan Oatmeal Muffins

    If you loved this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating and leave a comment! I love to chat with you all. Please feel free to share on social media and tag #courtneyshomestead. I would love to see you on Instagram or Facebook. 

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    Vegan Protein Cookies

    These easy vegan protein cookies are the pefect snack when you want something healthy and a good dose of protein.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 172kcal
    Author: Courtney Hunter

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup natural peanut butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup

    • ¼ cup vegan protein powder

    • ¼ cup applesauce
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    • ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Take a cookie sheet and use a Silpat or lightly grease and set it aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer or use a medium bowl and electric mixer, add all the ingredients but the chocolate chips and mix until combined well. Then add your chocolate chips and stir.
    • Scoop out dough and roll it into small balls. Place balls on a prepared baking sheet, and flatten slightly or keep them in the ball shape (this is what I did)
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes.
    • Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

    Notes

    Storing-  These protein powder cookies are best stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. You can also store them in the fridge, but I prefer them at room temperature.
    Freezing-  Let the cookies come to room temperature before placing them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Let them defrost on the counter before enjoying them.
    Expert Tips and Tricks
      • These cookies don't spread at all, so if you want them to spread, you're going to have to push them down with the palm of your hand, and the bake time may be slightly shorter.
      • Don't let this recipe sit around; the oats will absorb the liquid and potentially be dry.
      • Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for even cookies.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 121 cookie | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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