No Bake Oatmeal Protein Cookie

by on January 15, 2013


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Splenda or any sugar substitute
  • 1 1/2 scoops whey isolate (chocolate is best but mocha also works!)
  • 1/3 cup almond milk (unsweetened vanilla or chocolate (40cals per cup))
  • 2 tbsp Organic Valley Pasture Butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened raw cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch sea salt salt
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter*
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats

*if you aren’t using a no stir brand of natural peanut butter, make sure you stir it super well before measuring out the ¼ cup

Preparation:
1. In a large saucepan, at medium heat, add the Splenda, almond milk, butter, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for one minute, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat. Whisking quickly add in peanut butter, protein powder, and vanilla until well mixed.
3. Fold in oats.
4. Gently roll into golf-ball sizes and drop onto waxed paper. It’s not as pretty, but it is easiest just to plop down without rolling (gives a ‘haystack’ look)
5. Allow to set up for 15 minutes.
*Optional coat with additional cocoa powder, whey or finely chopped nuts. Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition – Makes 14 cookies
Per cookie = 97 calories
Protein 6g
Carbs 5g
Fat 6g


from December 2011:
Holiday Cookies… Mountain Dog Style