Protein Almond Cookies Recipe
Soft, nutty vegan almond cookies packed with plant protein, balanced sweetness, and a tender, bakery-style bite.
Ingredients
- Almond flour: 1 cup
- Rolled oats: ½ cup
- Plant-based vanilla protein powder: ¾ cup
- Almond butter: ⅓ cup
- Maple syrup: ¼ cup
- Almond milk unsweetened: ¼ cup
- Baking powder: ½ tsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Almond essence optional: ¼ tsp
- Salt: a pinch
- Sliced almonds optional: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add almond flour, oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to a bowl.
- Whisk almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, and almond essence until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry mixture to form thick dough.
- Fold in sliced almonds if using.
- Divide dough into six portions and flatten gently on tray.
- Bake for 12 minutes until edges set and centers remain soft.
- Cool briefly before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 2 Cookies)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin E: 35%
- Magnesium: 26%
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 18%
- Phosphorus: 24%