Easy Healthy Oatmeal Protein Breakfast Cookies
These easy healthy oatmeal protein breakfast cookies are filled with wholesome ingredients making them the perfect breakfast cookie. However you can certainly indulge in these healthy oatmeal cookies any time of day. They make the perfect snack or post workout meal too. Filled with lots of whole grains, and natural sweeteners they will also satisfy that sweet tooth craving. If you like easy breakfast ideas, try these french toast muffins or these protein banana walnut oat muffins.
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Cookies for breakfast? You betcha’ and you won’t even need to feel guilty about it. These cookies have approximately 20 grams of protein per serving and they taste amazing! Filled with whole grain oats, chocolate chips and dried fruit, this is one cookie recipe you will love making again and again.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE HEALTHY PROTEIN COOKIES
- Nutritional Benefits: Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in muscle repair and growth, among other bodily functions. Oatmeal provides complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, promoting sustained energy release and digestive health. Combining these elements in a cookie allows individuals to enjoy a sweet treat while still benefiting from essential nutrients.
- Balanced Snacking: Healthy protein oatmeal cookies can be a convenient and portable snack, offering a balance of macronutrients. This makes them suitable for those seeking balanced nutrition throughout the day or as a post-workout treat.
- Flavor and Texture: Oatmeal cookies can provide a chewy and hearty texture, while the addition of healthy ingredients like nuts, seeds, or dried fruits can contribute to a satisfying flavor profile. The combination of flavors and textures can make these cookies enjoyable and fulfilling.
- Customization: Oatmeal protein cookies offer versatility, allowing individuals to customize recipes based on personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether someone prefers vegan, gluten-free, or low-sugar options, there are various ways to tailor the recipe to meet specific needs.
- Health-conscious Lifestyle: For those adopting a health-conscious lifestyle, finding delicious alternatives to traditional sweets is essential. Healthy protein oatmeal cookies offer a compromise, allowing individuals to indulge in a tasty treat without compromising their commitment to well-being.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR HEALTHY PROTEIN OATMEAL BREAKFAST COOKIES
Gather these simple ingredients for these high-protein cookies
- Ripe bananas – a soft texture and sweet taste. As bananas ripen, their starches convert into sugars, resulting in a sweeter flavor.
- Old Fashion Oats – acts as a binding agent for the protein cookie dough
- Almond butter – has a creamy consistency and a nutty flavor
- Chocolate chips – adds a rich chocolatey flavor to the finished cookie
- Dried cranberries – these offer a sweet and slightly tangy flavor
- Protein powder – choosing the right type of protein powder is key as some powders don’t do well baking at a high temperature. I prefer to bake with a whey protein concentrate powder like True nutrition.
- Sugar – I used date sugar however raw sugar, brown sugar, agave or honey works well too. Or you can skip any added sugar and go with the bananas natural sweetness.
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY BREAKFAST COOKIES
Pre heat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including the old fashion oats, protein powder, and sugar and whisk to combine. Next add the chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Give it a quick stir to incorporate into the mix.
Next, heat the almond butter in the microwave on low for approximately 40 seconds or until it is a smooth consistency. Add the almond butter to the dry ingredients. Lastly in a separate bowl, mash the bananas until they are smooth and add to the dry mixture.
Mix until the bananas are well mixed into the cookie dough. On a cookie sheet, place a piece of parchment paper on the baking sheet and spray with olive oil. Next take approximately 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough or use a small cookie scoop and form the dough into a cookie shape. Repeat this process until all the dough is used. Should make about 6 – 8 cookies.
Bake cookies in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they cookies are golden brown on the outside but still have a chewy texture on the inside.
Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack for 2-3 minutes.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES
- Substitute vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder to amplify the chocolate flavor of the cookies.
- Use peanut butter instead of almond butter for a more pea-nutty flavor and to make them peanut butter protein cookies.
- Swap the dried cranberries for raisins for protein oatmeal raisin cookies.
- Add nuts like pecans, walnuts or chia seeds for extra healthy fats and additional protein and flavor.
HOW TO STORE
Store these healthy cookies in an airtight container either in the fridge or at room temperature for up to one week.
FAQ’s
Quick oats tend to not absorb the wet ingredients as well and makes the cookies unable to hold their shape. Old fashion oats works best for this recipe as the oats have a thicker texture and hold up to the wet batter.
Yes, you can use vegan protein powder instead of the whey concentrate protein powder. Just ensure you use the right type of vegan protein powder that bakes well. This blog post on the best protein powders for baking has a lot of helpful information regarding baking with protein.
Yes these cookies freeze really well. They can be frozen up to 2 months. To properly freeze cookies, first wrap the cookie in saran wrap and then in foil. You can place them in a ziplock bag for added freshness.
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Easy Healthy Protein Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Equipment
- 1 Cookie sheet
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Oats old fashion
- 1 scoop Protein powder
- 2 large Bananas ripe
- 1/2 cup Almond Butter
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 cup Chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including the old fashion oats, protein powder, and sugar and whisk to combine. Next add the chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Give it a quick stir to incorporate into the mix.
- Next, heat the almond butter in the microwave on low for approximately 40 seconds or until it is a smooth consistency. Add the almond butter to the dry ingredients. Lastly in a separate bowl, mash the bananas until they are smooth and add to the dry mixture.
- Mix until the bananas are well mixed into the cookie dough. On a cookie sheet, place a piece of parchment paper on the baking sheet and spray with olive oil. Next take approximately 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough or use a small cookie scoop and form the dough into a cookie shape. Repeat this process until all the dough is used. Should make about 6 – 8 cookies.
- Bake cookies in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they cookies are golden brown on the outside but still have a chewy texture on the inside.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack for 2-3 minutes.
