Ultimate Protein Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: Soft & Healthy!
You know that feeling when you want a cookie but also don’t want to totally throw your healthy habits out the window? Yeah, same. That’s exactly why I created these Protein Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, soft, chewy, and packed with just the right amount of sweetness
Servings: 12
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop about 30g protein powder (vanilla works great, but feel free to use unflavored if you prefer)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar packed, for that chewy texture
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted, not softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for those cookies, so they bake evenly and come out golden on the edges.
- In a bowl, sift together oats, flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Sifting helps avoid lumps and makes sure everything blends well. If you’re in a rush, just whisk it all together!
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until combined. Don’t overmix, just make sure everything is incorporated and there are no streaks of flour left.
- Now, fold in those juicy raisins (and nuts, if you’re adding them).
- Use a cookie scoop (or your hands) to form 1-2 tablespoon-sized dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Now you’ve got a batch of delicious, soft, and chewy protein oatmeal raisin cookies ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is melted, but not too hot, this helps create that perfect chewy texture while avoiding a greasy dough.
- For cookies that hold their shape better, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. This helps prevent spreading and gives you the perfect cookie size.
- Toss in a dash of nutmeg or some dark chocolate chunks with your raisins for a fun flavor twist.