Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies (2024)

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These healthy, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies are made with bananas, oats and chocolate chips PLUS protein powder, peanut butter and egg added for protein.

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies

These Protein Cookies are great for breakfast on the run or perfect if you want a healthy mid afternoon snack! There’s no added sugar, no flour, just oats, bananas, protein powder, peanut butter, egg and sugar free chocolate chips. They are a larger beefed up form my original Healthy Cookies, with more than two times the protein, so they will keep you feeling fuller longer. Thanks to the oats, peanut butter, protein powder and egg, they have 12 grams of protein per serving. They are super filling and over 8 grams of fiber. And a great way to use up those ripe bananas!

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SO just to be completely transparent, these are healthy cookies. There’s no flour, butter, baking powder so you’re not going to get the texture of a typical dessert cookie. Instead, they are chewy, and delicious and did I mention healthy? Best eaten warm in my opinion.

Banana Oat Protein Cookie Ingredients:

  • Bananas: You’ll want to use very ripe bananas – the riper the bananas, the sweeter the cookies.
  • Oats: Use old-fashioned oats, or quick oats.
  • Nut Butter: I used peanut butter, but you can also use almond butter, or seed butter if you have nut allergies.
  • Vanilla Protein Powder: 1 scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder
  • Egg: One large egg has six grams of protein.
  • Salt: a pinch of kosher salt
  • Flavor: Cinnamon and vanilla make these breakfast cookies smell and taste amazing.
  • Chocolate Chips: I use Lily’s sugar-free chocolate chips, but feel free to use regular semi-sweet chips.

How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat

These healthy protein cookies hold up well and will last up to four days in the fridge. They can be eaten at room temp or warmed in the microwave for 10 seconds.

You can also freeze these cookies for up to three months and thaw for a few hours in the refrigerator or microwave straight from the freezer.

Protein Cookie Variations:

  • Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter or sunflower butter for a nut-free cookie.
  • Switch out the chocolate chips for raisins or dried cranberries.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra protein.

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Peanut Butter Banana Oat Protein Cookies

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Cals:304

Protein:12

Carbs:39

Fat:14.5

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Protein Cookies

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

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Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 2 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 medium very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats, or quick oats (check labels for gluten-free)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, I like Orgain
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup peanut butter, or nut butter, or seed butter
  • ¼ cup sugar free chocolate chips, such as Lily's

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment or silicon baking mats.

  • Move oven racks to the second from top and second from bottom slots.

  • In a medium bowl, mash the bananas.

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  • Add the oats, protein powder, egg, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and peanut butter and chocolate chips and mix with a fork until combined.

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  • Scoop ¼ cup of mixture and place on a baking sheet, flatten the top slightly with the back of the measuring cup. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding 4 cookies to each sheet.

  • Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, rotating pans ½ through bake time to allow for even browning.

  • Allow to cool 5 minutes on the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can be eaten warm, cold, at room temperature or warmed in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 cookies, Calories: 304 kcal, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 14.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 140 mg, Fiber: 8.5 g, Sugar: 9 g

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies (2024)

FAQs

How much protein is in a peanut butter oatmeal cookie? ›

Peanut butter cookies, with oatmeal (2 each - approx 2" diameter) contains 18.2g total carbs, 17.4g net carbs, 5.9g fat, 2.4g protein, and 132 calories.

Are protein cookies healthy? ›

One potential downside of protein cookies is their calorie and sugar content. Some protein cookies may contain added sugars and unhealthy fats, which can hinder your fitness goals if consumed in excess. It's crucial to read the nutrition labels and opt for cookies that are low in sugar and high in protein.

How many calories in a protein oatmeal cookie? ›

These irresistible oatmeal chocolate chip protein cookies are about 400 calories for the ENTIRE batch. They're gluten-free, vegan, and low in sugar, too!

Is a protein cookie a meal replacement? ›

Protein snacks are an awesome choice of food to toss into your bag for a quick snack to hold you over in between meals. But they can also be used as part of a balanced meal. Protein cookies are often not the best choice for a meal replacement, as they do not provide enough calories to sustain a person.

Is oatmeal and peanut butter good protein? ›

If you're looking for a nutritious breakfast that takes five (5) minutes to make, look no further. It's fiber- and protein-packed, so it'll keep you full until lunch.

Which Girl Scout cookie has the most protein? ›

Do-Si-Dos (10 grams added sugar) The peanut butter filling in these oatmeal sandwich cookies gives these cookies a little bump in protein content—Do-Si-Dos and Tagalongs have the most protein content of any Girl Scout cookies, with 3 grams per serving.

Are oatmeal cookies healthier than regular cookies? ›

Compared to chocolate chip, peanut butter and sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies are marginally more nutritious. Comparing cookies of similar size, an oatmeal cookie has fewer calories than peanut butter or sugar cookies. Oatmeal cookies contain less fat and more protein, fiber and calcium than the others.

How many calories are in 2 oatmeal cookies? ›

Oatmeal cookies, homemade (2 each - approx 2 5/8" diameter) contains 20.9g total carbs, 20.1g net carbs, 4.7g fat, 1.8g protein, and 131 calories.

Do oatmeal cookies have a lot of sugar? ›

Nutrition Facts

A commercially prepared oatmeal cookie has approximately 105 calories, 1.3 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbs, 0.7 grams of fiber and 10 grams of sugar.

When should I eat a protein cookie? ›

You can eat protein cookies any time you like. They're a tasty way to increase your protein intake without chugging another protein shake you don't really want. If you're serious about gaining muscle, you may want to eat your protein cookie post-workout to maximize the muscle protein synthesis window.

Are Quest protein cookies healthy? ›

The biggest caveats of the Quest protein cookies are that they are very high in fat and, though they have less than 1 gram of sugar per serving, they are made with erythritol, a sugar alcohol. If you have a sensitive stomach, I'd suggest passing on these.

Is a protein cookie healthier than a cheeseburger? ›

Let's compare this to a Lenny and Larry's Chocolate Chip Complete Protein cookie, which has 420 calories, 12 grams of fat, 60 grams of total carbs, and 24 grams of sugar. With a similar protein and fat profile, but considerably lower sugar and carbs, the McDonald's cheeseburger is the clear winner for us.

How much protein is in one oatmeal raisin cookie? ›

Amount/Serving%DV*Amount/Serving
Total Fat 5g6%Tot. Carb. 18g
Sat. Fat 2.5g11%Dietary Fiber 1g
Trans Fat 0gSugars 9g
Cholesterol 5mg2%Protein 2g
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How many grams of protein are in cookie butter? ›

Typical cookie butters average about 210 calories with 22g carbs, 14g fat, 1g protein and are normally used just as a spread. Protein Cookie Butter® is SO MUCH MORE.

How many calories in a average homemade peanut butter cookie? ›

Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies (1 oz) contains 16.7g total carbs, 16.7g net carbs, 6.7g fat, 2.6g protein, and 135 calories.

Are oatmeal cookies healthier than sugar cookies? ›

Compared to chocolate chip, peanut butter and sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies are marginally more nutritious. Comparing cookies of similar size, an oatmeal cookie has fewer calories than peanut butter or sugar cookies. Oatmeal cookies contain less fat and more protein, fiber and calcium than the others.

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