banana oatmeal protein Breakfast Cookies
Are you tired of choosing between a nutritious breakfast and something that actually tastes good? These banana oatmeal protein breakfast cookies offer both – 8g protein per cookie, all-natural ingredients, and delicious taste in a portable form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)
2 tablespoons natural almond butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl.
3. Add almond butter and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together protein powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold in oats and chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet. Flatten gently with spoon.
7. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness.
Let cookies cool completely before storing.
Substitute almond butter with sunflower butter for nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg