High Protein Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Elevate your snack game with these irresistibly soft and chewy *High Protein Apple Cinnamon Cookies*! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and diced dried apples, these cookies deliver a delicious blend of warm cinnamon spice and natural sweetness from honey and unsweetened applesauce. Perfect for a post-workout treat or a healthy midday snack, they boast an impressive protein punch without compromising on flavor. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while the quick 15-minute prep time makes them a breeze to whip up. Enjoy the comforting aroma of baked apples and cinnamon while indulging in a guilt-free, protein-rich delight that's perfect for meal prep or sharing!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 18

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Vanilla protein powder
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Diced dried apples
• 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced dried apples and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Lightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon to your desired thickness.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(567.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1744.2

Total Fat 63.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 279.5mg	0%
Sodium 1937.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 67.7g
Protein 142.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 1048.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1455.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 37.1%