Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- 2Mash banana in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- 3Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- 4Stir in the protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and rolled oats.
- 5Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms and fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or raisins.
- 6Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form small rounds.
- 7Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- 8Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
- 9Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 0.25 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Equipment
ovenbaking sheetlarge mixing bowlspooncookie scoop (optional)wire rack
Tips
- Use ripe bananas for better sweetness and texture.
- Choose natural nut butter without added sugars or oils.
- Protein powder sweetness varies—adjust honey as needed.
- Don’t overbake
- Cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Let them cool completely
- This helps them firm up and hold their shape.
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