Sweet Potato Protein Cookie
Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re full of potassium, calcium, magnesium and fiber.
This cookie recipe is a fun, festive and a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth with 1 oz (7 grams) of protein in each cookie. An average cookie has less than 1 gram of protein.
The chia and flax seeds also add omega-3s and heart healthy fat. Because of the complete nutrition in this recipe, these cookies will keep you full for longer.
Photo credit: A Healthier Michigan
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup nut butter (i use peanut butter but almond butter or sunflower seed butter would be great too)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2-3 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey (depending on desired level of sweetness)
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/4 cup oat flour (make your own by throwing some rolled oats in a food processor)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Sweet Potato Protein Cookie
Instructions
1. Combine sweet potato, peanut butter and eggs in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Add vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds and stir to combine.
3. Add oat flour and baking soda and stir.
4. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
5. Scoop onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper (8-12 cookies).
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!
7. Will last for about 10 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Amount per serving (12 servings):
Calories 160
Total Fat 12.2 g
Saturated Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Cholesterol 37.2 mg
Sodium 208.5 mg
Potassium 119.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 14.5 g
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g
Sugars 7.5 g
Protein 7.2 g
Vitamin A 42.0 %
Vitamin B-12 1.6 %
Vitamin B-6 4.4 %
Vitamin C 3.9 %
Vitamin D 2.0 %
Vitamin E 8.4 %
Calcium 2.6 %
Copper 1.8 %
Folate 3.3 %
Iron 6.6 %
Magnesium 6.3 %
Manganese 12.9 %
Niacin 6.9 %
Pantothenic Acid 1.5 %
Phosphorus 5.9 %
Riboflavin 3.6 %
Selenium 1.2 %
Thiamin 1.0 %
Zinc 4.0 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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