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High Protein No-Bake Cookies (Chocolate Peanut Butter)

High protein no-bake cookies made with chocolate protein powder, rolled oats, maple syrup, and peanut butter — using the classic no-bake boil method that sets them perfectly at room temperature. The boil is the key: 1 minute 15 seconds from a full rolling boil is what determines whether your batch sets or stays sticky. Kid-tested, freezer-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, healthy, kid-friendly, no-bake, protein, protein cookies, protein-packed
Servings: 12
Calories: 142kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup organic creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder We like E+Patrol

Instructions

  • Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Combine 2 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder together. Set aside
  • Add in the 1/2 cup butter and 1/3 cup maple syrup. Stir until it is melted together.
  • Add in the1/2 cup milk and bring to a boil.
  • Let rolling boil about 1 minute and 15 seconds from the time it starts boiling. Stir frequently.
  • Mix in 3/4 cup organic creamy peanut butter and 2 tsp. vanilla extract.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the rolled oats and chocolate protein powder mixture.
  • Drop onto a piece of parchment paper.
  • Smoosh with a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
  • Let set 30-40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Boil timing is everything. Bring to a FULL rolling boil, then time exactly 1 minute 15 seconds. Start the timer from when the entire surface is bubbling — not just the edges.
Work quickly. The mixture sets as it cools. Have parchment ready, drop and smoosh while still warm.
Smoosh immediately. Use a spatula or the bottom of a glass to flatten each cookie right after dropping. Don't wait for them to cool first.
Let set undisturbed for 30–40 minutes at room temperature. If they don't fully firm up, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Freezer: Freeze in a single layer until solid, then bag for up to 3 months.
Use protein powder you enjoy — the flavor comes through directly in the finished cookie.1

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 7g