Banana Peanut Butter Protein Oat Cookies
Yield: 14 cookies
Prep time: ~10 minutes
Bake time: 15–20 minutes
PER COOKIE
Estimated Nutrition Per Cookie
Calories: ~175 kcal
Protein: ~6 g
Carbs: ~21 g
Fat: ~8 g
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
½ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon cinnamon
1 scoop protein powder
2 cups old-fashioned oats
½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
Whisk in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined.
Stir in the chia seeds, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and protein powder.
Fold in the oats, then gently mix in the chocolate chips.
Scoop dough into even portions, place on the baking sheet, and lightly flatten each cookie.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until set and lightly golden around the edges.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then enjoy!
These soft, chewy banana peanut butter cookies are one of those recipes that feel like a treat but actually do something for you. They’re naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, packed with oats for staying power, and boosted with protein to help keep energy (and blood sugar) more steady, perfect for a grab-and-go snack, post-workout bite, or something sweet that won’t leave you crashing an hour later.
They’re made with simple pantry staples, come together in one bowl, and are easy to prep ahead for the week. I love keeping a batch in the fridge or freezer for those afternoons when I want something comforting but still balanced.
Want to tweak?
If you’re looking to slightly lower the fat while keeping that peanut butter flavor, you can use a little less regular peanut butter and add in some powdered peanut butter instead. You’ll still get that classic PB taste with a bit more protein and a lighter overall feel.
Balanced, satisfying, and actually delicious, these are proof that nourishing food can (and should) taste really good.
