Protein-Packed Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Start your day with a nutritious boost from these Protein-Packed Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies. Chewy, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, they combine wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, bananas, and protein powder to create the perfect breakfast or snack. With natural sweetness and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies are not only delicious but also energizing – making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or a post-workout treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla flavored)
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (unsweetened almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then mix in the nut butter until fully combined.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg