Saturday, January 10, 2009

Protein Power Pumpkin Cookies

I have been wanting to create a snack that satisfies my sweet cravings and provides me with some protein. I threw together some ingredients and created this soft and chewy cookie. These would be perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! I used vanilla rice protein powder and Enjoy Life chocolate chips in my cookies, but you can make them with any flavor/type protein powder and any other mix-ins that you desire.

Protein Power Pumpkin Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tbsp protein powder of choice
1 tbsp agave nectar
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2 cups rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients in the order listed. Mix until well combined. Drop cookies onto baking sheet and press down slightly. Bake for 15 minutes. Makes approximately 12 cookies.

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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    These look so amazing--I wish I had the recipe around Thanksgiving time when I was struggling with what to do with pumpkin! I ended up making up my own oatmeal pumpkin cookies but they were horrible :(
    I'll save this one for next time!

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  2. ReeniJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    What a great energy cookie! They look yummy and so healthy!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I am really loving the fact that this is healthy and tasty! What makes the chocolate chips different are they sugar free? See my husband and I are on a diet and we are trying to find ways to *coughs* have are cake and eat it too. But often times I find that light foods tastes not that great.

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  4. ChocolateCoveredVeganJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Meg, these look super! I think I'm going to try making them :o).

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  5. BobJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Awesome, I'm starting to think about trying to be more careful about what I eat, I'm going to have to try these!

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  6. LizNoVeggieGirlJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Mmm, lovin' those "pump it up"-style cookies!! :-D

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  7. HayleyJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    These look yummy! I love pumpkin!

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  8. AK MomJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    That looks like a fantastic energy cookie! I'm definitely going to have to try this recipe. :)

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  9. UnknownJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    uh oh, you got me craving more pumpkin :)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    These cookies look wonderful - so healthy and delicious!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Now I'm going to have to buy more Pumpkin! I thought I was done with all the pumpkin goodies but these look too good to pass up!

    Are these flourless? I don't see flour listed as an ingredient...

    Ooo and I LOVE those chocolate chips, they are so mini yet full of flavor!

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  12. Zesty CookJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Meg-A!! These cookies look amazing. I love how you put protein powder in them. Makes me feel like I could eat 8 of them :)

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  13. Jenny BeesonJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Yum! Very creative!

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  14. KristaJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Those look really good, Meg! Another great way to use pumpkin!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    These look great! I'm always looking for healthy, fun snacks with protein to keep me going during the day (especially on days when I go running!) I'm definitely bookmarking these to try them sometime. Thanks for posting!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    those sound wonderful! on my recipe list FOR SURE now! :)

    yummmmmm

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  17. UnknownJanuary 11, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Thank you for getting back to me! I was reading in the Cake Bible that milk actually makes the chocolate more bitter...This is wonderful! I probably have to buy them at a health food store huh?

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  18. HangryPantsJanuary 11, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    They sound great. I like baking with protein powder more than I like drinking it in a shake. I want to make these, but I also want to make everything you've made so they will have to go on the waiting list!

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  19. AmiraJanuary 11, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    oh yummmooo! they look amazing it's like all my fav ingredients conveniently packed into one baked good!!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Wow, awesome cookies!

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  21. Rosa's Yummy YumsJanuary 11, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    Gorgeous! Real energy cookies!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  22. TanyaJanuary 11, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    These sound perfect. I used to make something similar in a bar with the protein powder.

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and giving me hair opinions! I hope you have a wonderful day :)

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  23. ShelbyJanuary 11, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Now there is a good breakfast cookie!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    MMM those look fantastic! I love the addition of the protein powder - pretty tricky! :)

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  25. NicoleJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    These sound so delicious. I'm always looking for new ways to get more protein, these are perfect!

    Thanks!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Oh yum! Love the extra bump from the protein powder!

    +Jessie
    a.k.a. The Hungry Mouse

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  27. LaurieJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    These look healthy enough for breakfast. Great recipe.

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  28. Joie de vivreJanuary 11, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    These look so healthy!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Great idea! These would be perfect for hikes, camping, and packed lunches.

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  30. MariaJanuary 11, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    This cookie has it all!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    I had a can of pumpkin in my cupboard - should have known to come to your site to see what to do with it!!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Congrats on your new domain name! That's such a big step!

    Those cookies look so good. I love when cookies have a secret ingredient like protein powder. These would make a great pre-workout snack! Then I could say I'm eating a cookie before the gym and people would be jealous ;o)

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  33. JennyJanuary 11, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Looks great Megan. I love pumpkin and still have 4 cans from the holidays. I think I know what I'll do with them!

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  34. That GirlJanuary 11, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    I love cookies like these. They're perfect for sending with the hubs for a mid-afternoon snack

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  35. stephchowsJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    these sound fantastic! I'll totally have to give them a try :) I love chocolate whey protein yum!

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  36. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Oooh, these look SOO good.

    Thank you for sharing the recipe!

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  37. LoriJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    These look like a great pre or post workout snack. Thanks!

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  38. pigpigscornerJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Wow sounds really healthy and looks really yummy!

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  39. Creative OneJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Now I know what to do with the can of pumpkin I have in my pantry. Thanks!

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