Start your day right with these delicious and nutritious banana oatmeal high protein breakfast cookies, packed with flavor and natural sweetness.

Ripe Bananas

Rolled Oats

Vanilla Protein Powder

Nut Butter

Unsweetened Applesauce

Ground Flaxseed or Chia Seeds

Cinnamon

Dark Chocolate Chips

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, nut butter, unsweetened applesauce, ground flaxseed or chia seeds, and cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For chewier cookies, don’t overbake. Feel free to experiment with different nut butters or add-ins like dried fruits or nuts.

Keywords: banana, oatmeal, high protein, breakfast cookies, healthy dessert