Description
Chewy, wholesome, and secretly packed with protein—these cookies are the snack that works as hard as you do. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, an afternoon pick-me-up, or post-workout fuel, they’re sweetened naturally with bananas and applesauce, loaded with oats, and powered up with peanut butter + protein powder. No mixers, no fuss—just one bowl and a tray of goodness ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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4 ripe bananas, mashed
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1⅓ cups unsweetened applesauce
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⅔ cup natural peanut butter
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups old-fashioned oats
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½ cup chopped walnuts (or nuts of choice)
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2 scoops protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ cup dried fruit, or seeds
Instructions
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Prep – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Mash & Mix Wet – In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in applesauce, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined.
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Add Dry – Mix in oats, protein powder, and nuts (plus any add-ins). Dough will be thick and sticky—perfect!
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Scoop & Flatten – Drop ~1½ tbsp portions onto prepared sheets. Gently flatten with a fork or fingers.
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Bake – 18–20 minutes, until set and lightly golden on bottoms.
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Cool – Let cookies rest on baking sheet 15 minutes before moving. For best texture, chill 1 hour after cooling.
Notes
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Chocolate Lover’s Dream – Add dark chocolate chips + pecans.
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Tropical Twist – Almond butter + shredded coconut + dried mango.
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Allergy-Friendly – Sunflower butter + seeds + vegan chocolate.
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Pumpkin Spice – Swap applesauce for pumpkin puree + 1 tsp pumpkin spice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 6g