Delicious protein cookies with oatmeal, chocolate & almonds

Being sporty and eating cookies can't be combined? What a nonsense - I say. Today I show you a delicious recipe for protein cookies without sugar.

Occasionally, we all want to snack. But if we do, then at least it shouldn't be so unhealthy.

These protein cookies are the perfect snack for those with a sweet tooth who want to grow their muscles and have had enough of conventional protein shakes.

Even if you follow a low-calorie diet, eat low carb or live sugar-free, you still need something sweet in between meals.

You don't have to do without. There are many delicious and healthy alternatives to conventional cakes and cookies. Among them are these Protein cookies.

However, many classic recipes are not suitable for a sporty lifestyle due to their high sugar and flour content. A great substitute for sugar and flour is protein powder.

By the way: The egg white cookies not only fit perfectly into the Christmas season, but are a highlight all year round.

What ingredients do I need for protein cookies?

Before we get right to the recipe, I want to say a few words about the ingredients. I'll explain how you can substitute them if you don't have them on hand.

Protein powder

You can use any protein powder for the cookies. There are special baking protein powders. However, this is not necessary.

When it comes to taste, you can decide according to your preferences. Very tasty for Egg white cookies are

• Coconut
• Nut
• Vanilla
• and chocolate.

Completely unsuitable are powders with fruit flavor, such as mango, strawberry and the like. There is also tasteless protein powder, here you just have to work more with spices.

But always remember that the powder is the main supplier of flavor. Therefore, you should be careful with other spices later.

Coconut and Gingerbread spice*, for example, do not go together at all. While chocolate and Gingerbread spice* are an unbeatable combination.

I take the Protein powder from Foodspring* because it is very high quality and not too overly sweet.

Erythritol

A big plus for Erythritol*, because this Sugar substitute has 0 calories. The sweetening power is the same as that of conventional sugar and it also behaves like normal household sugar in other ways during baking.

Many low carbers and athletes relied on Erythritol*because it does not affect the blood sugar level so much and thus prevents cravings.

If you don't have one at home, you can also use the Birch sugar* use.

Butter

We need a lot of it. It is the reason why you should not snack too much on supposedly healthy protein cookies.

It is the ingredient that makes the dry ingredients (protein powder, Erythritol* and nuts) and transforms it into a dough. It is therefore an absolutely essential component in the recipe.

You can replace the butter with margarine. There is no calorie difference between the two. They both come to a hefty 730 calories per 100 grams.

By the way: If you don't want to use butter, you can also switch to Coconut oil* reach for. You can easily replace butter with Coconut oil* substitute 60 grams for 100 grams of butter Coconut oil* takes. Once again, be careful with the taste!

Egg

Besides the butter, an egg also adds a bit of liquid to the dough. If you don't have any on hand, then you can use Replace eggs with applesauce. 

Nuts

Nuts provide more bite in the cookies. I like to use almonds because they have little flavor of their own. However, it depends here again on which protein powder you use as a base.

Instead of almonds are also suitable

• Coconut flakes
• Hazelnuts
• Walnuts
• Pistachios (unsalted)
• Cashews*
• Peanuts
• Oatmeal

If you reach for cashew, pistachio, or peanuts, you'll need to grate them finely, of course, so they have the same consistency as ground almonds* have.

Oatmeal

For even more bite and more "cookie feeling" provide oat flakes. Here, however, 2 tablespoons are quite enough. Use Fine leaf oatmeal*, they are more suitable for baking.

For those who do not have oatmeal, take Soy flakes*spelt flakes, quinoa flakes, rice flakes or millet flakes.

By the way, if you want to eat healthy, you should regularly put oatmeal on the menu. They not only satiate for a long time, but also have a whole range of other benefits for the body.

Chocolate drops

They add even more flavor to the cookies. When I do snack, I reach for chocolate drops with Xucker. They are free of table sugar, lower in calories and already perfectly dosed for baking muffins or cookies.

Those who wish can still enjoy a little Cinnamon* add.

This recipe is

• Very rich in protein
• easy to imitate
• crispy on the outside, pleasantly crumbly on the inside
• chocolaty and nutty
• easy to do even for baking beginners

I'll show you how to recreate these little iron bombs. Perfect for all who pay attention to a fit lifestyle and times on a search for a Alternative to the conventional Protein shake are.

Wow. That's how healthy this protein porridge is!

Recipe: Protein cookies with almonds

Here you will find very precise step-by-step instructions. It is aimed at all those who bake only rarely. If you're a regular baker, you'll find an abridged version of the recipe at the end of the article - including precise nutritional information.

Ingredients

• 140 g butter
• 60 g Erythritol*
• 1 egg
• 1/2 vanilla bean
• 60 vanilla protein powder
• 60 g grated almonds*
• 20 g Fine leaf oatmeal*
• 2 TSP Baking powder*
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 TBSP. Xucker chocolate drops*

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 180° top-bottom heat. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Mix butter and sugar

Weigh the butter and put it in a pot. Turn on the stove and wait until the butter begins to melt. But do not heat it on the highest setting, otherwise it will burn.

Alternatively, you can melt it in the microwave. However, it must be not be hot - otherwise the egg will falter!

When the butter is liquid, put it in a bowl and stir in the sugar.

Now add the egg. Mix the three ingredients thoroughly with a whisk.

Vanilla bean

Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise to get to the vanilla. Scrape it out with a butter knife and add it to the butter.

You should not throw away the pod itself - you can boil it later with milk and enjoy vanilla milk. It also goes well when you cook applesauce.

Stir in dry ingredients

Weigh protein powder, almonds and oatmeal. Stir the Baking powder* and the pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients together well.

Now mix them with the butter mix.

At the very end, add the chocolate drops. Knead the dough again with your hands.

Protein cookies mold

You will need about one level tablespoon of dough per cookie.

Form small balls in your hands and place them on the baking paper. Flatten them lightly with the spoon so that they do not roll away when you put the tray in the oven.

Leave at least 3 cm of space between the cookies - they will flatten and go wide during baking.

And then it's already off into the oven. The cookies need just 8 minutes. They are now slightly crispy on the outside and pleasantly crumbly on the inside.

Delicious power muesli with lots of protein!

What is the best way to store egg white cookies?

Before you put the cookies in a cookie jar or other container, you need to let them cool completely. Once this is done, put the fitness cookies in a box with a lid, where they will stay fresh. Tin cans work just as well for this as plastic ones.

If you store them incorrectly, they will either get hard or mushy. Fitness cookies are best kept if they are stored in an airtight container that is impervious to light. For long shelf life, 15 to 18 degrees is optimal.

Depending on the type of cookie, you can store them for 1 to 4 weeks. For protein cookies, 7 days is the maximum. However, they usually do not last that long for me. :)

You are on the safe side if you prepare small quantities and eat them within a few days.

For whom are protein cookies suitable?

This recipe is intended for all those who have been disappointed by store-bought protein cookies and wondered why they spent so much money on them. Also in taste, the protein cookies are anything but good - at least so far I have not found any that have made me completely happy.

Most are dust-dry or hard - or both in one. Really good soft and soft were until now the fewest. At least until I discovered this recipe.

Of course, fitness cookies are anything but necessary. But in between, you can treat yourself to something, even snack. No matter what the training plan just says. These homemade protein cookies are comparatively healthy. They are uncomplicated to prepare and therefore a good choice even for baking beginners.

Anyone who trains should also reach for sufficient protein. Because our body needs it to build muscles. Protein also has the advantage that it keeps you full for a long time - so cravings don't stand a chance.

Another advantage is that the Protein cookies satisfy the desire for sweets and you can still crunch with a clear conscience. Of course, I have dispensed with refined sugar.

Many protein powders are very sweet anyway. If you're not sure, it's best not to add any additional sweetness. When the dough for the protein cookies is ready, you can taste the raw cookie dough.

Here you will quickly notice if your egg white cookies can handle a little more sweetness, or not.

For those who want a little more flavor, add Cinnamon* to this!

This is how easy you can make protein bars yourself!

And here, as promised, the short version of the recipe for those who are in a hurry. You will also find the exact nutritional information per cookie.

 

Our conclusion

Protein cookies do not have to buy overpriced in the supermarket. Protein cookies can be made very quickly at home. They taste incredibly delicious. The recipe is super easy and also suitable for baking beginners.

Good luck!

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