Description
These Protein Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, they are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla or plain protein powder
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, and honey. Stir in oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Add optional ingredients: Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use plant-based protein powder for a dairy-free and vegan option with maple syrup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
