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A plate of soft pumpkin cookies drizzled with white protein icing on a wooden table.
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Diet-friendly Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Protein Icing

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Oat flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup Granulated erythritol
  • 1 large Egg white
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Sal t
  • 30 g Vanilla whey protein powder
  • 2 tbsp Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, erythritol, egg white, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Spoon 12 equal portions of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten each into a disk shape.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the centers are set and edges are slightly golden.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the icing by whisking the protein powder, Greek yogurt, and almond milk together until a thick glaze forms.
  • Drizzle or spread the protein icing onto the cooled cookies before serving.