These easy protein cookies are a good grab-and-go breakfast. Packed with kids' favorite ingredients like peanut butter and chocolate chips, they're great for families to have for a quick breakfast! These cookies are ready in 45 minutes, but they are best cold!
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 0.67 cups applesauce
- 0.33 cups peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups oats
- 0.25 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mash bananas in a bowl and add applesauce, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mash together until well mixed. Add oats, walnuts, and protein powder. Mix until cookie dough comes together. Let sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Use a tablespoon to scoop dough into 15 medium balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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