High-Protein Oatmeal Cream Pies
A healthier twist on the classic oatmeal cream pies, these chewy cookies are filled with a fluffy, protein-packed cream that keeps you full without the excessive sweetness.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 cups Rolled oats For that classic chew
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour or all purpose flour Use whole wheat for extra fiber
- 1 scoop Protein powder (vanilla) Whey or a whey blend works best for texture
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 pinch Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For added flavor
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 large Egg Or egg whites for lower fat
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) Adds moisture
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup For sweetness
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
For the cream filling
- 1/2 cup Whipped cream cheese or light cream cheese Use for a creamy filling
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Plain or vanilla
- 1/4 cup Powdered sweetener or powdered sugar Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together rolled oats, flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, stir the egg, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until the dough is soft and scoopable. If it feels dry, add a spoon of yogurt or a tiny splash of milk.
- Scoop small mounds of dough onto the tray and gently flatten them. These cookies do not spread much.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, pulling them when the centers still look slightly soft.
Filling
- While cookies cool, whip the filling ingredients until fluffy.
- Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie, top with another, and lightly press.
Chill
- Once assembled, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cookies to soften and the filling to firm up.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake. Allowing the cookies to sit in the fridge helps blend flavors and improve the texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g