Description
These Banana Oatmeal High Protein Breakfast Cookies are a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Combining ripe bananas, rolled oats, and protein powder, these cookies are packed with energy and protein to keep you fueled through the morning. Enhanced with a touch of cinnamon, walnuts, and optional dark chocolate chips, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and bake in just 17 minutes, these cookies are an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or snack for anyone seeking a healthy boost.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas with the rolled oats, protein powder, and cinnamon. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform dough.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if you wish to include these for added sweetness and crunch.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet, shaping them slightly into cookie forms.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown around the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before serving to ensure the best texture.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for natural sweetness and easy mashing.
- Use your preferred protein powder, such as whey, pea, or soy protein.
- Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with other nuts like almonds or pecans based on preference or allergies.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Perfect to freeze for longer storage; thaw before eating.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts and use nut-free protein powder.
- Optionally add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
