Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
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Made without any processed sugar or flour, these oatmeal raisin protein cookies are gluten-free, portable and healthy enough to eat for breakfast.
Oatmeal cookies have always been one of my favorites. The funny thing is that before I knew much about healthy eating I thought they were a healthy treat. Raisins = healthy, right? Kind of similar to the high-school me thinking that tortilla chips where healthier than potato chips. I’ve come a long way folks!
That said, I still crave oatmeal raisin cookies every once in a while and I have found that you can indeed make them healthier just by swapping a few ingredients. And that’s exactly what I did to come up with this recipe for oatmeal raisin protein cookies.
Are Healthy Cookies a Thing?
If you know me, you know that I’m all about making healthy cookies and fully support the idea that cookies can be healthy enough to have for breakfast. I’ve shared everything from sweet potato cookies to chia cookies and now these healthy protein cookies!
These little guys have all the flavor of regular oatmeal raisin cookies, but without any processed sugar or flour. They also have a scoop of protein powder to amp up the protein. They’re vegan, gluten-free, portable and healthy enough to eat for breakfast.
Are Protein Cookies Good for Weight Loss?
When people ask about certain foods or recipes being “healthy” the follow up question is “will this food help me lose weight”? In general, I don’t think there are foods that should be designated as weight loss foods. Having said that, following a balanced diet with high protein and plenty of fiber generally does help with weight loss. If you’re craving a cookie and trying to lose weight, this is definitely the cookie to reach for!
How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Protein Cookies
These cookies are super easy to make.
Mix Ingredients – You’ll start by mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (the melted coconut oil, mashed banana, applesauce and vanilla). Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir until well combined. Gently stir in your raisins and then it’s cookie making time!
Shape Cookies – Use your hands to shape the dough into a cookie shape.
Bake – Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
Serve – Let cool completely and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Want More Protein-Packed Recipes? Try These
- Protein Balls
- Protein Cookie Dough
- Protein Oatmeal
- Strawberry Protein Muffins
- Double Chocolate Protein Muffins
- Blueberry Protein Muffins
- Blueberry Protein Pancakes
- Protein Banana Bread
More Healthy Cookie Recipes to Try
- Protein Cookies
- Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Coconut Flour Cookies
- Healthy No-Bake Cookies
- Peanut Butter Granola Cookies
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- SunButter Cookies
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup unrefined melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, shredded coconut, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, combine coconut oil, mashed banana, applesauce and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Stir in raisins.
- Use your hands to form the cookie dough into balls and flatten slightly into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Let cool and enjoy!
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Nutrition
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Just made these for a healthy snack during this upcoming period of self isolation. They were delicious and just sweet enough to satisfy my cravings. Do you think I could freeze some to keep them for longer?
Hey Zoe – I’m so glad you are enjoying these cookies!! And yes, I think freezing them would work just fine. They should last 3-4 months in the freezer. 🙂
I only have one ripe banana! Can I sub in additional applesauce or something?
I think subbing in applesauce would work just fine! Let me know if you try it and how they turn out!
These cookies were delicious. We made them without the protein powder and my 3 and 4 year old are them all in one day. We are making more today! Thanks for the delicious recipe.
Yay!! So glad these cookies turned out for you, Mandy! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
What is a healthy alternative besides coconut oil? Anytime I try a recipe with coconut oil I hate the taste!
Hey Ansley! Are you using refined or virgin coconut oil? That could be why you don’t like the taste. Virgin coconut oil has a more coconut taste where refined coconut oil is more of a neutral scent and flavor.
I just made these and they are fabulous! I love sweets and this is the best of both worlds. Sweet and healthy! Thank you!
Yay!! So glad you loved these cookies, Kelly. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
These are fantastic, especially right out of the oven! A new meal prep favorite at my house! A quick 10 seconds in the microwave makes them super yummy with that morning coffee or tea.
Woo-hoo! I’m so glad you tried and enjoyed these cookies, Lesa. Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it! <3
I can’t eat apples so I find myself wondering whether there is a swap for the applesauce?
I haven’t tested this recipe without the applesauce but you should be able to easy use mashed banana instead of the applesauce. Just mash and measure 1/4 cup of banana. Let me know if you try it!
What are other options to use instead of the coconut hubby can’t digest it but loves oatmeal cookies. Thanks
Hey Debra – You could just leave the coconut out and if the dough seems too wet you can add more oats.
Okay, I need these stat! If I used collagen for the protein, would I need to add anything else to thicken?
I don’t think you’d need anything else to thicken the batter if you use collagen, but if the dough seems too wet you can add more oats.
First off, I love this recipe! I’ve made it a dozen times or more and every time the cookies disappear within a day! I have used collagen in them and I do end up having to add a little more oats than what the original calls for, I just keep adding until it’s the right consistency. So good 🙂
These sound amazing! Do you think these would turn out okay if I didn’t add the protein powder?
Hey Melissa – I think they’d turn out just fine without the protein powder, but I would maybe replace the protein powder with 1/4 cup oat flour, almond or AP flour to keep the consistency the same. Let me know if you try these and how they turn out for you. 🙂