Lemon Protein Cookies

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Cooking Method:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Calories: 110
Description

Indulge in these guilt-free Lemon Protein Cookies! Made with lemon zest and a boost of protein, these cookies are the perfect post-workout snack or healthy dessert option. Whip them up quickly with minimal ingredients and enjoy the convenience of an easy fix for your sweet cravings. Get ready to love every bite of these guilt-free lemon-filled cookies!

Ingredients
    Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 4 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
    • Frosting
  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • juice & zest of half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp 1-2 honey
  • sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl (starting with wet, then adding dry).
  3. 3
    Add parchment paper to a cookie sheet and add 1-2 spoonfuls of cookie batter across the pan.
  4. 4
    Cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5
    While the cookies cook, make the frosting. Add greek yogurt, lemon, honey, and protein powder to a medium size bowl and mix.
  6. 6
    Place frosting in fridge until cookies are done and rest for 10-15 minutes.
  7. 7
    After the cookies cool, add frosting on top and dust with sprinkles.
  8. 8
    Serve & enjoy!
Note
  • Allow cookies to cool for 10-15 minutes after taken out of the oven.
  • Store in fridge.
  • If you’re not a lemon fan, feel free to just make these vanilla (don’t add lemon)
  • These cookies are high protein and gluten free 
Keywords: Gluten Free, High Protein