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Healthy Protein Iced Coffee Ideas

These healthy protein coffee cookies bring together coffee flavor and protein-rich ingredients in a convenient breakfast-friendly treat. They are simple to prepare, easy to customize, and ideal for meal prep.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 123 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Rubber spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Freezer
  • Tray
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Protein Coffee Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder about 30 grams
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder for coffee flavor
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 0.25 cup milk dairy or nondairy
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup mini dark chocolate chips optional

Ice Cream Cookie Filling

  • 0.5 cup light vanilla frozen yogurt optional filling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine oats, protein powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk egg, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  • Scoop portions onto the prepared tray. Lightly flatten each portion for an even texture.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers stay slightly soft.
  • Cool completely. For an Ice Cream Cookie or Bristle Cookie variation, sandwich frozen yogurt between two cookies and freeze until firm.

Notes

For softer cookies, bake for the minimum time and cool fully before serving. For crispier cookies, extend baking slightly. Freeze cookies individually on a tray before storing in containers. When assembling sandwich versions, keep the filling frozen and work quickly. Customize flavors with cocoa, pumpkin spice, or almond extract. Store at room temperature for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Keyword Bristle Cookie, Coffee Breakfast Treats, Cookies, Healthy Protein Coffee Cookies, Ice Cream Cookie