Pumpkin Spice Protein Breakfast Cookie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, almond butter, and honey until combined.
3. Add the oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt and mix together until a thick dough forms.
4. Using a tablespoon, form small balls of cookie dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cookie contains 8g of protein per serving.
• Pumpkin puree is high in Vitamin A and fiber.
• Almond butter is a great source of healthy fats and protein.