Easy Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
Description
Full of sweet flavor thanks to peanut butter, applesauce, and bananas, these easy protein cookies make a wholesome on-the-go snack or breakfast that your kids will love.
Ingredients
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2 bananas
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2/3 cup applesauce
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1/3 cup peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups oats
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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1 scoop protein powder
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
3
Use a tablespoon to scoop dough into 15 medium balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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.