Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
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Published Jan 13, 2020, Updated Mar 05, 2024
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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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These ARE easy and very good! Sweet enough to be satisfying but not too sweet. Thank you for this recipe!
You’re so welcome, Susan! So glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
I have tried A LOT of different breakfast cookie-type recipies and this is by far the best. It is wholesome and texture and taste are so so good. Thank you!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Susie! So glad you loved these cookies. 🙂 Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Great and easy recipe. Once I had the ingredients, it was very simple and quick to prepare. I’ve alternated between the cinnamon raison and using choc chips for a sweeter outcome. I like the raisons, boys like the chips. I saw a comment about adding cayenne for a spicier version, definitely will try that next time I do it with the choc chips.
So glad these cookies have been a hit, Matthew!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
this recipe caught my eye, but I loathe all things coconut and had no apple sauce to hand! So I improvised, replacing the shredded coconut with ground almonds.Then I puréed a fresh apple with the zest of an orange, the segments of the orange, a knob of fresh ginger and a banana and the remains of some hazelnut butter that I had. Seems to have worked out OK. thank you
Thanks for sharing the subs you made, Olivia! I’m glad these cookies turned out for you. Thanks for trying them – I really appreciate it!
My husband loves oatmeal raisin cookies and asked me to find a “healthy” version. (I have been trying to bake with alternate flour and no white sugar as he has a bit of a sweet tooth!) These are a winner! I have made 4 batches already. The only thing I have added is nuts as he is a nut lover in his cookies! Thank you for a great recipe. He is not easy to please and loves them ❤️
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Elaine. 🙂 I’m so glad these cookies were a hit!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!
Second time making these cookies – sooo good! The best texture and perfect for when I have ripe bananas.
Ahh yay! I’m so glad you are enjoying these cookies, Katie!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
I love this cookies. Taste really good. looking for a recipe without sugar and eggs. This recipe is for keep. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies!! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
I made these tonight! ❤ I did not have bananas, so I just added a little more applesauce. Due to my weird palate, I added a little cayenne pepper to the mix for a slightly spicy cookie. 🙂
Ohh I love the idea of a little spice! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
This are super delicious!! How do I store them? Should they be refrigerated?
You can store them in an airtight container on the counter for about 4-5 days or in the fridge for about a week. You can also freeze them and they’ll stay good for a few months!
these look SO yummy. how much of a difference do you think sweetened coconut flakes would make? that’s all I have
Hey Grace – It shouldn’t make a big difference at all! 🙂