Protein Breakfast Cookies 🍪
These delicious and healthy protein-packed breakfast cookies are perfect for a low-carb treat or meal prep. Made with pumpkin seeds, coconut, and protein powders, they're a nutritious way to start your day.
Equipment
- Food Processor or Chopper
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone Mat
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or pumpkin seed butter for a nut-free option)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or melted butter)
- 1/3 cup granular sweetener (like erythritol or allulose)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup collagen protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar-free dried cranberries (optional, for a touch of fruitiness)
- 1/4 cup mini sugar-free chocolate chips (optional, for a delicious treat)
Instructions
- Get your oven ready! Preheat it to 325ºF (160ºC). Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat and give it a light grease.
- In a food processor or chopper, pulse the pumpkin seeds and coconut until they look like coarse crumbs with some chunky bits. Set this mixture aside for later.
- In a big bowl, beat the almond butter and avocado oil together until they're nice and smooth. Then, mix in your sweetener. Add the eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt, and beat everything until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Now, add the pumpkin seed and coconut mixture, along with both protein powders, to the bowl. Beat until a thick, firm dough forms. If you're using them, gently fold in the dried cranberries and chocolate chips by hand until they're evenly spread throughout the dough.
- Slightly dampen your hands and roll the dough into nine equally-sized large balls. Place them a few inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Gently press each ball down to form a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are nicely golden and firm, and the tops are just set. Take them out of the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying.
Notes
These Protein Breakfast Cookies are a fantastic option for a healthy, low-carb start to your day or a nutritious snack.
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 283 kcal
Total Carbs: 8.7 g
Net Carbs: 3.7 g
Fats: 23.7 g
Protein: 16.6 g #HealthyBreakfast #ProteinCookies #LowCarbTreats #MealPrepIdeas
Calories: 283 kcal
Total Carbs: 8.7 g
Net Carbs: 3.7 g
Fats: 23.7 g
Protein: 16.6 g #HealthyBreakfast #ProteinCookies #LowCarbTreats #MealPrepIdeas
