Cookies for breakfast? Who came up with such a thing? These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are packed with whole grains and protein, which makes them great for breakfast. Check out the recipe below!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
- 1/2 cup creamy, so-salt added peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and coat a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl stir coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, egg white, and vanilla.
- In a small bowl mix flour, oats, protein powder, and baking soda. Pour the mixture of the small bowl into the large bowl and stir until its combined.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon sized portion and roll them into balls before placing them on the sheet pan. Place them with 3 inches between them and flatten them with your palm to about 1/2 – 3/4 inches thick. This should yield about 16 cookies.
- Bake for 6 minutes on the bottom rack and then move them to the top rack for 6 minutes. The cookies are done when the tops are golden brown, but still soft in the centers.
