Vegan Protein Nutter Butter Cookies

These vegan protein nutter butter cookies offer a healthy twist on a nostalgic favorite. The creamy peanut butter base, combined with the protein-packed ingredients, makes them perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout treat.

Time to read: 5 min | Time to make: 45 min | Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

COOKIES

• 1/2 cup (128 g) creamy peanut butter

• 1/3 cup (80 ml / 108 g) maple syrup

• 2 scoops (60 g) vegan vanilla protein powder*

• 1/4 cup (30 g) oat flour

FILLING

• 1/4 cup (64 g) creamy peanut butter

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  

*You can substitute the protein powder with 1/2 cup (60 g) of oat flour.

Method

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, and oat flour until you form a smooth dough.

3. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out 1 teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into small balls. Use 2 balls to shape each cookie into a peanut form. Wetting your hands helps with the stickiness.

4. Press and Pattern: Arrange the shaped dough on the lined baking sheet. Press down with a fork to create a hatch pattern on top.

5. Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.

6. Cool and Fill: Allow the cookies to cool completely. In the meantime, mix the peanut butter and maple syrup for the filling. Spread the filling on half of the cookies.

7. Sandwich and Serve: Top the filled cookies with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches. Enjoy these wholesome, vegan protein cookies!

Nutrition facts per serving (half of one cookie):

Energy: 222 kcal | Carbs: 18.9 g | Protein: 11.6 g | Fat: 12.4 g