MEAL PREP, RECIPES • 2 min
MEAL PREP, RECIPES • 2 min
By CHEF SKY HANKA April 6, 2021
These no-bake protein peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a must-have in your weekly meal prep to satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthy recipe. Make them cookie shaped or into no-bake protein bites, whatever form you choose enjoy the chocolatey and peanut butter goodness of this simple-to-prepare dessert. There are tons of recipes out there for no-bake cookies, but most of them contain a base of a ton of sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa melted together with peanut butter and oats. Undeniably a delicious combination but there is always a way to swap out some of the more processed ingredients for healthier alternatives like: This no-bake peanut butter oatmeal cookie recipe has all the healthy swaps plus the addition of protein powder; 1 cookie has 10 grams of protein! The key to getting the perfect healthy no-bake cook is having the appropriate ratio of filler ingredients like oats, seeds, and other grains, to your stabilizer, typically the coconut oil, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. The stabilizing ingredients (the ones you will melt and mix with all the oats and filler ingredients) will help hold the cookies together once they cool down to room temperature. This is one of the reasons you will need to refrigerate your cookies, to help them cool down and hold their shape! In a large bowl combine the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and coconut flakes. Do not mix in the chocolate chips yet. Heat a small saucepan or saute pan over medium heat and melt together the coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, and half of the chocolate chips; about 1-2 minutes. Combine the melted ingredients and mix until the 'cookie' dough comes together, then add the rest of the chocolate chips. The 'dough' should hold its shape when formed into a ball or cookie.The Secret to Healthy "No-Bake" Cookies
How to Prepare No-Bake Protein Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Servings: 12Ingredients:
Kitchen Tools:
Step 1: Combine all Dry Ingredients
Step 2: Melt Wet Ingredients
Step 3: Mix and Portion Cookie Bites
If the dough is 'to-dry', no worries! Simply add in a little more melted coconut or peanut butter.
If the dough is 'to-wet', add in a little more oats to soak up some of the moisture.
Portion the cookies into 2 oz balls and press down slightly to form a 'cookie' shape. Store in the fridge until you'd like to eat!
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No-Bake Protein Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
COOK TIME:
0 min
PREP TIME:
10 min
YIELD:
12
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DESCRIPTION
If you love peanut butter....and chocolate...and want a balanced diet, this is the recipe for you!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup rolled oats or Trifecta Oatmeal
- 1/2 cup protein powder of choice
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (divided)
- 3 tablespoons almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl combine the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and coconut flakes. Do not mix in the chocolate chips yet.
Heat a small sauce pan or saute pan over medium heat and melt together the coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, and half of the chocolate chips; about 1-2 minutes.
Combine the melted ingredients and mix until the cookie dough comes together, then add the rest of the chocolate chips. The dough should hold its shape when formed into a ball or cookie. Portion the cookies into 2 oz balls and press down slightly to form a cookie shape. Store in the fridge until you'd like to eat
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings: 1 | Calories Per Serving: 200
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Total Fat 10 g
13%
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Cholesterol 0mg
0%
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Sodium 110 mg
5%
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Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
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Sugars 8g
8%
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Protein 10g
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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