Protein Cookie Recipe Cinnamon

Apple Cinnamon Protein Cookies Last updated February 12, 2022 by Kelly | 52 Comments This post contains affiliate links. Please read my policy page.

Six ingredients make up these homemade apple cinnamon protein cookiesto make a low fat and high protein snack, pre-workout or post-workout option, orhealthybreakfast or dessert. Each homemade protein cookie has 4 grams of protein andthey are gluten-free and dairy-free.

It’s practically fall and that means apples, pumpkins, baking, soups and stews, and cozy recipes! I’m not much of a baker, but love to playing around with it.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies

Enter homemade apple cinnamon protein cookies! As easy as mixing all 6 of the ingredients up, forming them into cookies, and baking.My kind of baking recipe if you ask me.

One thing I think of when fall rolls around is apples. I don’t really get into pumpkin until October, but once September hits, I’m all about all the apples. We used to go apple picking all the time and come home with pounds and pounds of them.

Apple and cinnamon are one of my go-to combos when I am in need of a snack. I usually sprinkle an apple with cinnamon and dip it in peanut butter or yogurt. Or sometimes both if I am feeling really fancy. So I figured why not take those flavors and make them into a cookie.

The Best Healthy Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

I love adding oats to cookies since they make a great binder and contain fiber and complex carbs. And since I’mnot the best baker, oats are usually easy to use and play around with.

I threw in some egg whites and protein powder to up the protein and add some vanilla flavor, applesauce for binding, and salt to cut the sweetness and viola. Easy and healthy homemade protein cookies!

These proteincookiesare super easy to make – only 6 ingredients (salt doesn’t count!)and everything is just thrown together in one bowl! They work great for snacking, pre or post-workout (protein and carbs plus not too much fat), breakfast, or dessert!

Protein Cookie Dough {3 Ingredients!}

Next, using a tablespoon, scoop out a heaping scoop (about 1 1/2-2 tablespoons worth) of the batter and form it into a cookie. The mixture will be slightly wet but still binds together.

Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy! It’s really that simple. The texture is soft and chewy, almost like baked oatmeal, but in cookie form. They are so good and so easy and are gone in just a couple of days in our house! I store them in the fridge to keep them fresh.

The protein powder is what helps give these cookies a protein boost. Ka’Chava, the protein I used also has carbs and fat, so if you don’t want that, you can use whatever kind you like. Just note it will change up the calories/macros some.

Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies

I haven’t tried these, so I am not sure if they work. You will have to play around with it some until you get the consistency you like. Again, just note this will change up the macros and they probably won’t have as much protein!

These cookies are pretty straight to the point and you can’t substitute too many things, but here are a few things that might work:

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No recipe, no problem! Learn the key factors to build a balanced plate for sustainable eating and to fuel your body to support your activity, goals, and lifestyle.These Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies are one of my favorite whey cookie recipes! They’re soft, a little chewy, and crisp on the edges – just how I like my cookies! I love that sassy, tangy cinnamon sugar flavor, too. Did I mention each cookie is only 60 calories with 5g protein? Oh yes! You can eat several cookies for a satisfying healthy snack.

I used Quest Protein Powder in Vanilla Milkshake for this recipe. You can use whatever whey you have on hand, but some work better than others. Whey blends that combine whey isolate, casein, and milk protein work best for baking! Whey concentrate would be my second choice. Whey isolates are the worst for baking. Baked goods made with isolate seems to come out with a weird dry texture.

High Protein Cinnamon Cookies

You can try substituting a vegan protein powder in this recipe, although I haven’t tested it. My guess is that you’ll need to add additional liquid to get a thick rollable dough.

(three tablespoons) of oat flour (oats blended into a flour), regular all-purpose flour, or gluten free baking flour. You can also try six tablespoons of brown rice flour, cake flour, cassava flour (Paleo), sorghum flour, spelt flour, tiger nut flour or whole wheat pastry flour. For almond flour, you may need up to six tablespoons, since it’s much less absorbent than regular flour.

For the sweetener, I used a calorie-free brown sugar alternative made from monk fruit and erythritol. The brown sugar flavor really gives these cookies that classic home-baked taste. Similar options include Sukrin Gold, Lakanto Golden, or Swerve Brown Sugar. You could also use half as much (one tablespoon) Truvia or Splenda brown sugar blend. This will increase the calories and sugar slightly.

No Bake Protein Cookie Dough Balls

If you don’t have any of these brown sugar alternatives, feel free to use two tablespoons baking stevia, granulated erythritol, monk fruit blend, or any granulated sugar like coconut sugar. If using stevia extract or drops, please refer to the brand-specific conversion chart.

For the cinnamon-sugar coating, you can also use any granulated sweetener, such as granulated erythritol, granulated monk fruit blend, or granulated sugar.

Instead of butter, I used a vegan buttery spread that’s 80 calories per tablespoon. You could also use regular butter or coconut butter with one eighth teaspoon of butter extract.

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I replaced some of the butter you’d normally find in cookies with cashew butter. This can be replaced with more vegan buttery spread, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or even tahini!

I also used one egg white, which can be substituted for two tablespoons of beaten whole egg, or half a tablespoon of ground flaxseed with two tablespoons of water, or an equivalent amount of vegan egg replacer.

For added chewiness, I also added some VitaFiber syrup. VitaFiber syrup is a natural, low-calorie, sugar-free, prebiotic fiber sweetener. It’s also happens to be non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergen-free and vegan with no artificial additives. If you don’t wish to purchase this special stuff, you can swap it out for honey, pure maple syrup, sugar free pancake syrup, brown rice syrup, or date syrup.

Protein Cookie Dough Bites

These Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies are full of sassy cinnamon sugar flavor with a soft, chewy texture. Low carb, low sugar, and gluten-free!

Calories (per cookie, including optional ingredients): 60kcal, Fat: 3.2g, Sat fat: 0.9g, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 0g, Protein: 5g, Sodium: 99mg

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