Description
These Protein Packed Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with nourishing ingredients like oats, nut butter, and protein powder. Naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, they’re perfect for quick breakfasts, gym snacks, or healthy treats any time of day.
Ingredients
1 cup ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup natural almond or peanut butter
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or plain)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add nut butter and maple syrup. Mix until creamy.
3. Stir in oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit if using.
5. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon. Flatten slightly.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
7. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 7, or freeze for 3 months.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture.
Adjust sweetness by tasting the dough before baking. Ripe bananas vary!
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and nut-free protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg