Easy Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

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!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 109 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup peanut butter
• 2 bananas
• ⅔ cup applesauce
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 ½ cups oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Use a tablespoon to scoop dough into 15 medium balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 4

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.