Start your day with a delightful twist on breakfast: Coffee Protein Breakfast Cookies! Who said cookies can’t be a morning staple? These little wonders pack a caffeinated punch, making your morning routine less of a snooze fest. Fuel your day with deliciousness while still feeling like you’ve made a healthy choice. It’s like having your coffee and eating it too! Perfect for those rushed mornings or a lazy Sunday brunch, these cookies are easy to whip up and satisfying to eat. Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to your new favorite cookie!
Coffee Protein Breakfast Cookies Recipe
These cookies deliver a delicious mix of protein and coffee flavor, ideal for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder chocolate or vanilla
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, brown sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Add chocolate chips if desired.
Shape Cookies
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly with your fingers.
Bake
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes.
Enjoy
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Grab one (or two) for breakfast!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Vitamin B12: 8%
- Folate: 6%
Additional Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite nut butter or add in some dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, though they probably won’t last that long!
