Description
These Banana Oatmeal High Protein Breakfast Cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Combining ripe bananas, oats, and protein powder, these cookies provide a perfect balance of sweetness, fiber, and protein to keep you energized all morning. Enhanced with a hint of cinnamon and optional dark chocolate chips and walnuts, they offer a wholesome, satisfying breakfast or snack that’s easy to make and great for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Add-Ins (Optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies do not stick while baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, protein powder, and cinnamon. Stir well until the mixture is evenly combined and forms a sticky dough.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if you choose to include them, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out rounded portions of the dough and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening them if desired.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown around the edges and are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or serving. This lets them set properly for the best texture.
Notes
- You can replace protein powder with your preferred type (whey, plant-based) depending on dietary needs.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Make sure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and better binding.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To make the cookies vegan, use a plant-based protein powder and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
