Banana Protein Breakfast Cookies
They breakfast cookies taste like warm chocolate chip banana bread but make it high in protein and nourishing ingredients. Quick, easy, and nutrient-packed, these cookies will make your mornings a whole lot brighter.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup old fashioned oats use gluten free if needed!
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder use a dairy free powder if needed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or just grease it, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Next, add the oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until fully combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the cookie "dough" into 10-12 even-sized balls and place on the parchment lined pan. Slightly smash the cookies down with a spoon before baking. Bake the cookies for about 12-16 minutes until slightly golden brown on the edges.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying! Leftover cookies can be stored room temperature for up to 3 days, otherwise keep them in the fridge for about a week. These make the best meal prep!