Need A Sweet Treat? Try This Gooey, Protein-Packed Chocolate Chip Skillet

If you want to barely bake it...go for it!

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Aug 26, 2025 - 10:45

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Need A Sweet Treat? Try This Gooey, Protein-Packed Chocolate Chip Skillet

Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor

By Jamie Schneider

Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor

Jamie Schneider is the former Senior Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.A. in Organizational Studies and English from the University of Michigan, and her work has appeared in Coveteur, The Chill Times, and Wyld Skincare.

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August 25, 2025

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This cookie skillet from Arman Liew's Clean Sweets might sound complicated, but it's actually quite simple and only takes around five minutes to make (in your microwave, no less). This easy-to-make dessert is vegan and gluten-free, so you can feel free to enjoy while still maximizing your nutritient intake.

It's also extremely customizable: Don't want a chocolaty cookie? Swap out the chocolate for cinnamon or nutmeg, and you've got a gooey, melty snickerdoodle skillet. And because there are no eggs, you can underbake this beauty to your heart's (or rather, your stomach's) desire.

Half-Baked Skillet Breakfast Cookie

Yields 1 serving

Ingredients:

¼ cup gluten-free quick oats2 tablespoons gluten-free oat flour1 tablespoon cocoa powder½ teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground flax1 serving vanilla protein powder (32 to 34 grams, optional)1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (or substitute with another neutral-flavored oil)1 tablespoon pure maple syrup¼ cup (or more) milk of choice (dairy-free, if necessary)1 to 2 tablespoons (or more) chocolate chips

Nutrition information per serving: 566 calories, 38 grams protein, 56 grams carbohydrates, 27 grams fat.

Please note: Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients used. Use it as a general guide, not a guarantee.

Method (microwave option):

In a microwave-safe bowl, add the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup, and mix well until a crumbly batter remains.Using a tablespoon, add your milk of choice until a very thick batter is formed.Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to add on top. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just cooked in the center.

Method (oven option):

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin, mini skillet, or small baking dish and set aside.Follow the microwave instructions and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the power of your oven and the consistency you want your deep-dish cookie to have. This recipe also works well with sugar-free syrup, as it isn't used as the sole binder.