No-Bake Protein Cookies

Oats, cocoa, and creamy peanut butter bring flavor and texture to these super easy no-bake protein cookies.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup skim milk
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup light butter
• 2 scoops chocolate-flavored whey protein powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring sugar, butter, milk, cocoa, and vanilla extract to a full boil in a medium saucepan. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add oats, peanut butter, and protein powder.

Step 2

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.