Spooktacular Pumpkin Oatmeal Protein Cookies

Recipe by Kiki Cunningham
Pumpkin Spice Meets Protein Power đ đȘ
Fall cravings hit differentâespecially when pumpkin spice season rolls around. The problem? Most pumpkin treats pack more sugar than substance. These Pumpkin Oatmeal Protein Cookies flip the script: cozy, chewy, pumpkin-packed, AND loaded with protein so you can crush cravings and stay on track.
Ingredients:
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œ Cup Instant Oats
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1â2 scoops Max Effort Protein Powder (Whey or Plant both work!)
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1.5 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
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1 tsp Baking Powder
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Pinch of Salt
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2 tsp Light Butter (or coconut oil/regular butter)
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Œ cup + 2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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Œ Cup Sugar-Free Syrup (or regular Maple Syrup)
Directions:
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Whisk together dry ingredients.
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In another bowl, mix butter, pumpkin, and vanilla. Stir in syrup.
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Combine wet + dry until just incorporated.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or use silicone molds.
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Drop dough in rounded scoops or portion evenly into molds.
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Bake 10â13 minutes. Let cool.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition (per cookie â makes 12):
53 Cals | 6g Protein | 5g Carbs | 1g Fat
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