Gut-Healthy SMASH Cookies (Soft-Baked, Protein-Rich, Collagen-Rich, and Good For You)
Soft-Baked Churro Protein Cookies (Using: Equip Prime Cinnamon Roll Protein & Coconut Flour)
Made in just 1 bowl!
Oat Flour, Coconut Flour & Chocho Protein Flour Variations
These soft-baked, protein-packed, gut-healthy cookies can be customized using oat flour, coconut flour, or Chocho protein powder depending on your health goals and dietary needs— follow the method/measurements below for a perfectly chewy experience every time.
P.S. You wouldn’t believe it, but these recipes are created by my 5 year old. I assisted with the measurements as she explained to me her desire to bake cookies from scratch using oat, coconut, and chocho flours.
She says they’re called “SMASH Cookies” so we’re naming these SMASH Cookies, y’all. Enjoy!
1) Oat Flour Version
INGREDIENTS
2 scoops *Pumpkin Spice or Vanilla Grass-Fed Beef Be Well by Kelly protein powder
4 tbsp natural Organic SunButter (runny, well-stirred)
3 tbsp Organic sprouted rolled oats, blended into flour
1 tbsp Organic maple syrup (optional, for those not on the gut healing journey)
1 tbsp water
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
Ultra-Chewy Coconut Vanilla SMASH Cookies (Using: Collagen-Rich, Be Well By Kelly Protein)
2) Coconut Flour Version (My Favorite)
INGREDIENTS
2 scoops *Pumpkin Spice or Vanilla Grass-Fed Beef Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder OR Equip Prime Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder (this one’s sweetened with a touch of coconut sugar & smells like a Disneyland churro… definitely my favorite!)
Organic SunButter
1 tbsp coconut flour
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, again for those on the gut health journey, I prefer without)
2 tbsp water
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
Why This Works
Coconut flour pulls in moisture aggressively. Using more than 1 tablespoon will make the cookies dry, crumbly, or chalky. Keep to 1 tbsp here and you’ll get a bit of a crunch with the chew!
Pumpkin Spice SMASH Cookies (Using: Be Well By Kelly Grass-Fed Pumpkin Spice Protein & Unflavored Plant-Based Protein/Chocho Powder)
3) Chocho Protein Powder Version (Extra Chew-y)
Chocho protein is more absorbent than oats but less drying than coconut flour. It also adds structure; as a complete protein, it provides density, deep umami, and an ultra-chewiness factor.
INGREDIENTS
2 scoops *Pumpkin Spice or Vanilla Grass-Fed Beef Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder
4 tbsp runny Organic SunButter
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for those not actively on the gut healing journey)
2 tbsp water
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
Why This Works
Chocho protein thickens quickly and needs extra time to sit with the liquid to prevent dense or gummy cookies. It may seem string-y when you mix the batter, but trust the process!
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cast iron skillet or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
If using oats, blend into a flour-like texture (skip this step for coconut flour or Chocho).
Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips in a bowl until fully combined. It’s ok if the batter looks stretchy (it’s a characteristic of all the collagen-richness)
Let dough rest for ~5 minutes — this allows the flours (especially coconut flour!) to hydrate.
Scoop 4 (big) or 10 (mini) cookies onto the parchment paper covered cookie sheet/skillet.
Use hands to gently “smash” / flatten each cookie to desired thickness. They will rise a bit.
Bake for 10 minutes.
It’s OK if the cookies don’t look “golden” these aren’t your typical cookies — allow them to cool on a cookie rack to finish baking.
Once you pull them out of the oven, place chocolate chips on top of the cookies if using.
Once it’s cooled, enjoy!
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Texture improves after chilling, especially for coconut flour and Chocho versions.
Who knew protein-rich, gut-friendly, refined-sugar-free cookies could be so delectable?!
INGREDIENTS BREAKDOWN
Why Organic SunButter Matters
When using sunflower-based products like SunButter, choosing organic is not optional—it’s very very intentional.
Sunflowers are known hyperaccumulators, meaning they readily absorb compounds from the soil they’re grown in. This includes heavy metals and environmental toxins, which can then concentrate in the seeds and oils used to make sunflower butter.
Research indexed through NIH has shown that sunflower plants can absorb and accumulate elements such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic when grown in contaminated or conventionally treated soils. They’re considered “hyperaccumulators” of heavy metals. These compounds can make their way into the body when consumed regularly—particularly concerning for children, those with eczema, or those with compromised gut barriers.
This is why I always recommend organic SunButter, sourced from organically grown sunflower seeds, to reduce toxic burden and better support detox pathways and skin health.
Why the Protein Matters (Yes—Even in Cookies)
These cookies work because of the type of protein used, not just the macros.
I specifically use collagen-rich, grass-fed & finished beef proteins like:
Be Well by Kelly Grass-Fed Beef Protein (Vanilla)
Equip Prime Protein (Cinnamon Roll Flavor)
These proteins are naturally rich in:
Collagen peptides
Gelatin
Glycine & proline
These amino acids are foundational for:
Supporting the gut lining
Reinforcing connective tissue
Supporting skin barrier integrity
Helping calm inflammatory responses often seen in eczema-prone kids
When digestion is supported, skin and mood often follow—which is why these cookies can genuinely be part of a gut-healing experience… and why I may have allowed my kids to have it for lunch this Christmas season!
Yes… cookies can be healing (:
When high quality ingredients are doing the work.
A Note on Protein Substitutions & Outcomes
These recipes were tested specifically using the ingredients/proteins listed above.
If different protein powders, nut/seed butters, or sweeteners are substituted, I can’t promise the same texture, digestibility, or outcome—especially for those navigating eczema, skin issues, or sensitive digestion.
The synergy here matters:
collagen-rich protein
organic sunflower butter
properly balanced moisture
Food-as-medicine works best when ingredients are respected.
*Discount Note
If you choose to use the same proteins I do:
Be Well by Kelly Protein
Use code MUMWITHABUN for $10 offEquip Prime Protein
Use code MUMWITHABUN to stack on the current additional 25% off
(They’re currently phasing out older packaging labels.)
I only share products I use regularly and trust in our home—especially when feeding kids.
The collagen-rich proteins used here provide amino acids that support gut lining integrity, which is foundational for skin health, digestion, and immune balance—especially important for kids with eczema or sensitive digestive systems.
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