Festive chewy cookies packed with chocolate, peppermint, and protein. Perfect for holiday snacking or after workouts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup (120 g) oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup (50 g) chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil, melted
07 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) unsweetened applesauce
08 - 1/2 cup (100 g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 1/2 cup (90 g) dark chocolate chips
13 - 1/4 cup (20 g) crushed peppermint candies
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the melted coconut oil, applesauce, and coconut sugar until smooth. Add eggs, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint candies.
06 - Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies over each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
