Protein Breakfast Cookies

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5 from 1 vote

Who says you can't have cookies for breakfast?! These high-protein breakfast cookies are the perfect way to start your day without protein powder. I love grabbing them before a workout for some carbs and protein or pairing them with Greek yogurt for 30 grams of protein after my morning workout.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast protein cookies, high protein breakfast cookie recipe, high protein breakfast cookies, protein breakfast cookies, protein breakfast cookies no banana

Servings: cookies

Calories: 265kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

¾ cup pure pumpkin puree from a can
½ cup peanut butter or oat butter for a nut-free option
2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey or agave
2 eggs or flax egg
2 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup oat flour
¼ cup flax seed ground
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Mix together all the cookie batter ingredients in a large bowl: ¾ cup pure pumpkin puree, ½ cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla, ½ cup oat flour, ¼ cup flax seed, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup rolled oats, and ⅓ cup chocolate chips.
Scoop out 8 balls and place them on a baking sheet. Press them down so they're about 1" thick.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set on the edges but still soft. We still want these underbaked (like any good cookie) because otherwise they can dry out. If you make smaller cookies, reduce the cooking time accordingly.

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Notes

Storage: These can be kept in the fridge for up to 6 days in an airtight container. Or keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Swap Options: You can use a banana in place of a pumpkin, and feel free to swap the chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit.

Gluten Free: These are gluten-free naturally, just be sure to use certified gluten-free ingredients.

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