Here’s a recipe for Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies that are both healthy and delicious:
Ingredients:
- Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
- Oats: Choose old-fashioned oats or quick oats.
- Nut Butter: I recommend peanut butter, but you can also use almond butter or seed butter if you have nut allergies.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: 1 scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
- Egg: One large egg adds protein.
- Salt: A pinch of kosher salt.
- Flavor: Cinnamon and vanilla make these breakfast cookies smell and taste amazing.
- Chocolate Chips: I use sugar-free chocolate chips, but regular semi-sweet chips work too.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the mixture aside.
- In another bowl, combine the honey and egg, and whisk vigorously until well blended.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the bowl with the honey and egg mixture.
- Mash the ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and set.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before enjoying!
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies are perfect for breakfast on the run or as a healthy mid-afternoon snack. They’re packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness from the bananas. Enjoy!