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A stack of soft and chewy banana oat protein cookies on a rustic wooden cooling rack.

Banana Oat Protein Cookies

These soft and chewy Banana Oat Protein Cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients. They are the perfect high-protein dessert, quick breakfast, or post-workout snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Wellness
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 scoops vanilla or cinnamon protein powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Hands lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, with an oven preheating to 350°F in the background
  • In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
    Combining mashed bananas, rolled oats, and protein powder in a large glass bowl.
  • Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, if using.
    A hand gently folding dark chocolate chips into the banana oat protein cookie dough.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
    Dropping rounded tablespoons of banana oat protein cookie dough onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
    A tray of banana oat protein cookies baking in the oven, looking golden brown around the edges.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Transferring a freshly baked banana oat protein cookie from a baking sheet to a wire cooling rack.

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Notes

  • Protein Powder: Whey, casein, or a plant-based blend will work well in this recipe.
  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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