Description
These Protein Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with oats, protein powder, and wholesome ingredients, these cookies make a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the raisins or chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Scoop the dough into ¼-cup portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- You can swap bananas for unsweetened applesauce for a milder flavor.
- These cookies store well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
