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Banana Oatmeal High Protein Breakfast Cookies Recipe

These healthy banana oatmeal cookies are packed with protein and fiber, making them the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're easy to customize with your favorite add-ins!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder or your preferred flavor
  • 0.25 cup nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce or another 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 0.25 cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds optional, for added fiber
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips optional
  • 0.25 cup raisins or dried cranberries optional
  • 1 Pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix dry ingredients (protein powder, oats, cinnamon, flax/chia, and salt) in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add dry mixture to bananas, then stir in nut butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, and optional add-ins.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
  7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different types of protein powder and add-ins to customize these cookies to your liking!