Description
A refined take on a pantry-friendly classic, these cookies use minimal ingredients for a tender, chewy texture and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (finely ground)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup smooth almond butter
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
- Toasted almond slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grind the rolled oats in a blender or food processor until fine and transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the protein powder until well combined.
- Mash the ripe banana until silky smooth in another bowl.
- Add the almond butter to the banana and stir until glossy.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Portion the dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best texture, grind oats finely and use ripe bananas. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg