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: 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
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
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.
Press and Pattern: Arrange the shaped dough on the lined baking sheet. Press down with a fork to create a hatch pattern on top.
Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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.
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
