Description
These cookies are a perfect blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making them a satisfying treat for any busy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 egg or 1 flax egg
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A generous pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips or favorite mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth.
- Whisk in the egg (or flax egg), nut butter, and honey or maple syrup. Add vanilla if desired.
- In the same bowl, mix in the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or preferred mix-ins. Adjust consistency with milk or oats if needed.
- Drop 12 mounds of batter onto the baking sheet and lightly flatten the tops.
- Bake for 11 to 14 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Add gluten-free oats and protein powder for a gluten-free version. For a vegan option, use a flax egg and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg