# Healthy Oatmeal Protein Cookies

These healthy oatmeal protein cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, perfect as post-workout snack or guilt-free treat.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 22 min
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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)

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Mash banana in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
3. Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
4. Stir in the protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and rolled oats.
5. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms and fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or raisins.
6. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form small rounds.
7. Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking sheet
- large mixing bowl
- spoon
- cookie 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://skinytaste.net/healthy-oatmeal-protein-cookies/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b6d1748d-66e1-4ff4-899e-2de387f1c333
- Extracted: 2025-05-09

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