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Healthy Protein-Packed Easter Cookies with Collagen Powder

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These festive Easter cookies are packed with protein and collagen powder, offering a soft, chewy texture and a nourishing treat perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) almond flour
  • ½ cup (60g) oat flour
  • ¼ cup (30g) unflavored collagen powder
  • ¼ cup (30g) vanilla or plain whey protein powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) melted coconut oil or unsalted butter, cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional for decorating: natural food coloring or pastel icing, sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, collagen powder, protein powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to fold everything together gently until a soft dough forms. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or almond milk; if too wet, add a bit more almond flour.
  5. For scoop-and-bake, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. For cut-out cookies, roll dough between parchment sheets to ¼ inch thickness and use cookie cutters.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but not brown. The cookies will firm as they cool.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with icing or sprinkles.

Notes

[‘Use unflavored collagen powder to avoid altering taste and texture.’, ‘Fold dough gently to keep cookies tender.’, ‘Chill dough 15-20 minutes if too sticky, especially for cutouts.’, ‘Avoid skipping parchment paper to prevent sticking.’, ‘If oven runs hot, reduce temperature by 10°F and add 1 minute to baking time.’, ‘For vegan protein powder, use pea or rice protein as a substitute.’, ‘Cookies can be pan-fried on low heat for a softer texture.’, ‘Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.’]

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Keywords: Easter cookies, protein cookies, collagen powder, healthy cookies, gluten-free, homemade treats, festive baking

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