Recipe of the day Peanut butter oat protein cookies

If you like crunchy cookies, then these peanut butter oat cookies are just the thing for you. The flavor strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty. 5 of these cookies have just 300 kcal and are high in protein and low in fat - perfect for a post-workout snack.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Servings: 10

Nutritional values

• Calories: 62 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 3 g

Ingredients

• 30 grams vanilla whey protein powder
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon Splenda
• 1 tablespoon stevia
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon butter extract
• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
3. Add the peanut butter and the remaining wet ingredients and mix well.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Spray a baking tray with cooking spray.
6. Spoon the dough onto the preheated baking tray in batches.
7. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are firm and golden brown.
8. Leave the cookies to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before eating. The finished cookies can be kept at room temperature for up to a week.