Protein Powder Nutty & Salty Cookies (gluten-free)

Makes 10-12 cookies (5-6 snack servings, 2 cookies per serving)

• 3 Tbsp organic butter, softened (or coconut oil)
• 2 Tbsp organic sugar (or 3 Tbsp Shaklee Performance® for orange or lime flavor)
• 2 scoops Protein Powder™, Vanilla or Café Latte flavor
• 2 Tbsp almond milk (or water)
• ½ cup almond meal
• ½ cup rolled oats (gluten-free)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp Himalayan pink salt (or sea salt)
• ¼ tsp liquid stevia or to taste
• optional: ¼ cup your favorite mix-ins dried fruit (cranberries or shredded coconut), nuts, or mini-chocolate chips, have fun experimenting!

Directions:

In a bowl, cream butter, vanilla, and sugar using a spoon. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Scoop 10-12 balls and place 2-3 inches apart on a nonstick baking sheet. Press down each ball with a wet fork in one direction, then the other direction. Bake at 325 F in preheated oven for 15 minutes. (Ovens vary so check after 10 minutes, they brown fast.) Place on cooling rack for 10 minutes. Enjoy!