Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup monk fruit syrup (or honey/maple syrup, see notes)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the gluten free rolled oats and chocolate protein powder. Stir until well mixed to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the almond milk, peanut butter, syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined with no lumps.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the warm peanut butter and cocoa mixture over the oats and protein powder mixture. Stir thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a cohesive batter.
- Chill the Batter: Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and let the mixture chill for 10 minutes. This chilling step is essential to help the batter firm up for easy shaping.
- Shape the Cookies: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a spoon to scoop dollops of the chilled batter onto the sheet, and shape each into your preferred cookie size and form by hand.
- Set the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 10 minutes before serving to help them hold their shape and ensure they do not crumble.
- Store Leftovers: Keep any leftover cookies stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to preserve freshness and maintain texture.
Notes
- Substitute monk fruit syrup with honey or maple syrup if preferred; keep in mind this may slightly alter the sweetness and flavor profile.
- Ensure peanut butter is all natural to avoid added sugars or oils.
- Chilling and freezing steps are crucial for the cookies to set properly since they are no-bake.
- These cookies can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free