Protein Greek Yogurt Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Guilt-Free Recipe
These Protein Greek Yogurt Cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat. Soft, chewy, and packed with goodness, they make a delicious and satisfying snack for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Yield: ~12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat for richer taste)
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
- 1 large egg (room temp)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or neutral whey works best)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare wet ingredients: Whisk Greek yogurt, sweetener, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in mix-ins of your choice.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet, flatten slightly. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough 15 min for thicker cookies.
- Swap oat flour with almond flour for a different texture.
- Add extra Greek yogurt if using plant-based protein powder.
- Store with a slice of bread in container to keep cookies soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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