Description
Delicious and nutritious Protein Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies made with ripe banana, protein powder, and high-protein oats. These breakfast cookies are perfect for a quick, on-the-go meal packed with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients, including optional mix-ins like dried fruit or nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 2 cups high-protein oats (or regular oats)
- 2 tbsp chia or hemp seeds (or flaxseeds)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional Mix-ins
- Dried fruit
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
- Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, unsweetened applesauce, natural peanut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir until well blended. Then add the protein powder, high-protein oats, chia or hemp seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Mix everything thoroughly until you get a thick, slightly wet dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each spoonful slightly with the back of the spoon to shape the cookies for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Watch for the edges to turn golden brown, which indicates the cookies are done.
- Cool Down: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies firm up properly and improves texture.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding your favorite mix-ins like dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips before baking.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months — just thaw before eating.
- To make the recipe vegan, ensure your protein powder and nut butter are plant-based and consider using a maple syrup alternative if desired.
- If using regular oats instead of high-protein oats, the protein content and texture might slightly differ.
