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Healthy, flourless and full of amazing flavor, these oatmeal protein cookies are about to become your new favorite snack.
For days when you can’t decide between a cookie or a snack bar, this cookie is here to be the best of both and you can whip these up in about 15 minutes. Amazing, right?
Flourless Oatmeal Protein Cookie Ingredients
Do you ever look at a packed lunchbox and think to yourself: “I have to add something else in here” or, “I need to a small something for snack time.” And then, you proceed to head over to your pantry and eye the options.
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For this recipe, you just need a few ingredients and a big mixing bowl.
- Mashed bananas for some natural sweetness
- Peanut butter for flavor and to hold things together
- Vanilla for that extra boost of sweetness
- Baking powder for that little bit of lift
- Vanilla protein flavoring & protein all in one!
- Oats healthy, and delicious
- Hemp seed hearts packed with delicious nutrients
- Chia seeds full of iron and calcium
When I set out to make this protein cookie, I wanted it to be high in nutrition so it could be my new go-to office snack and lunchbox snack.
It’s so easy for all of us to gravitate towards a cookie instead of a healthier option, so I wanted to emphasize amazing flavor, but also give myself and my kids a nice boost of energy to get us through the day, instead of a sugar crash that most cookies will provide if you eat them in the middle of your day.
I have experimented with a few different protein powders and flavors for this cookie but ultimately you can’t beat the classic vanilla flavor (though chocolate is a close second place).
How to Make High Protein Oatmeal Cookies
They are super simple to make, and they are high in protein, fiber, plant omega 3s, iron, vitamins, and minerals; so this is one cookie you can feel really good about sending in your kids’ lunchboxes or taking to work for your own 3pm snack.
The soft & chewy texture and vanilla flavor make this cookie one your kids will ask in their lunchbox often. Here’s the step by step:
- Prep the oven
You preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Combine
First, you combine mashed banana, peanut butter, vanilla, and baking powder in a large bowl. - Add nutrition
Here’s when you make these cookies super nutritious by adding protein powder, oats, hemp seed hearts, and chia. You want to combine until you have a thick batter. - Make the cookies
These cookies don’t expand in the oven, so you will scoop mounds onto the lined baking sheet and press down to shape the dough into a cookie. - Bake
In the preheated oven, you’ll bake for 10-12 minutes. - Enjoy!
Once the cookies cool down at room temperature, you can enjoy them and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can print this protein cookie recipe below, but I wanted to show you just how easy these are to make in this quick recipe video. And yes, that’s my daughter baking with me when she was just a kid (she’s a teen now)!
This is a very fun kid-friendly recipe to bake.
What is your favorite nutritious baked snack?
Oatmeal Protein Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed bananas, about 3 medium bananas
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup vanilla protein
- 1 ¼ cups oats
- ¼ cup hemp seed hearts
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, peanut butter, vanilla, and baking powder. Add protein powder, oats, hemp seed hearts, and chia until everything is combined and you have a thick batter.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized mounds onto the lined baking sheet. Press down with your fingers or a fork to shape the dough into a cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool down to room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
Olivia says
Delicious! Makes a healthy breakfast prep easy.
Anastacia says
This looks so healthy!! Would it be possible to sub out bananas for pumpkin?
Melanie H. says
How would this recipe do in the freezer? I’d like to make extra to have on hand.
Laura Fuentes says
I’ve frozen the dough many times. All you have to do is thaw, bake, and enjoy!
Erin K. says
So good!
Aarti says
These look great for when my late night sugar cravings hit but I still want to eat healthy! Thanks Laura.
Myra Blake says
This is such a good idea!! I will have to pack these in my kids lunches this week.
Nicole says
So yummy! I love warm oatmeal cookies, especially if they have protein in them 😉
Evangelina Paniagua says
I love this for a quick afternoon pick me up snack, the protein sold me!
Kim says
Woah, these look epic!
lisa h says
So tasty and nutritious!
Kellie says
These oatmeal protein cookies look great!
Angie says
These look great!
Lauren says
I have been looking for a healthy cookie recipe for my kids, and I think we will give this recipe a try. Thank you for sharing.
Emily says
I made these this morning, my kids loved them!
Catherine says
Looking forward to trying these out!
Sylvia Baker says
Yum!
Angela says
I love this recipe idea!! My boys are going to love these.
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Aprille says
Hi, i’m still working on how to make my son’s snacks nutritious, so i really appreciate this recipe. It looks really tasty.
Ashley S says
Love the use of chia seeds and hemp seeds in these cookies!
Michelle says
These cookies look like they will be making an addition into our lunch boxes!
Cristin says
Such a good idea!
Shannon says
I have been looking for healthier snacks for my kids and these popped up! I’m so glad I found this recipe, it looks wonderful.
Patti says
Ok, now I definitely have to give these a try.
Melissa Austin says
These look awesome!
Wendy says
I loved these!! Not only did they taste good, but they were filling and I didn’t feel guilty for eating one.
Brittany S. says
Love these protein cookies as a snack for the kiddos!
Jessica M says
I love how simple the ingredients are! Thanks Laura for the great recipe.
Victoria Perez says
Need to try these oatmeal protein cookies asap!! They look delicious!
Naomi says
Wow these look wonderful. My kids would love these.
Ruby Miller says
This recipe makes me so happy!! Love the twist on a traditional oatmeal cookie with lots of protein.
Amber K says
These are quick and yummy for our crazy schedule! Thanks for sharing.
jessica says
Homemade oatmeal cookies with protein, yes please!!
Kathryn says
HI! These look so yum!
Aimee J says
I need to make more healthy baked treats…keep the recipes coming!
Jennifer Hundleby says
These look wonderful!
Crazy Joyful Mama says
Love the added protein!! So good!
Wendy says
This will be a good addition to our recipes.
A_Shoemaker says
I love the use of natural sweeteners in this recipe, thank you!
Stephanie Leischer says
They were delicious and filling!
Ashleigh Davis says
My dad loved these!! Thanks for the recipe.
Susan V says
I love how quick and simple these are! Looking forward to making them for the kiddos this week.
Kara Brodie says
I am looking forward to trying these out! Looks great.
Tricia says
These protein oatmeal cookies are the best!! My husband can’t get enough of them.
Heather Scofield says
I love your protein cookies. Simple and everyone likes them.
MELISSA says
Yum!
Tabitha Hiatt says
I need to try these asap!
Angela Latorre says
Baked oatmeal cookies with protein, omg, this is soo good!
Krista says
These cookies look yummy, thank you!
Dawn Milmine says
Love a good protein cookie!
Nicole says
These look wonderful!
Jessica says
So yummy & healthy!
Kiley says
We love getting protein in any chance we get, this is such a great idea!
Heather says
These look great!
Alicia says
Yum!
Jacie Westover says
My kids love your breakfast cookies! Gonna have to try these next!
Montana says
My kids went crazy for these! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
sarah says
My boys loved them!!
rella jaramillo says
Love this idea of protein cookies with oatmeal!!
Kathy Reyes says
My kids cant get enough!!!
Cassie Morrison says
I love this for an on the go breakfast/ snack idea!
Jaclyn says
Will have to try these!
Heather Adrias says
Woah these look insanely good.
Stephanie L says
Looking forward to trying these!
Erica Marion says
Protein packed!! Hemp seed hearts, chia seeds, and peanut butter! Yes!!
Amy Cadle says
Omg! Omg! I need this in my life. Thank you for opening up new recipes to me!
Maria says
The kids loved it!!
Kari says
These look great Laura!
April Griffin says
Delish!
Holly Buchanan says
I love the addition of peanut butter and chai seeds!
san says
Protein anything is always a big hit in this family! Looking forward to giving these a try.
Brenda Betancourt says
I love oatmeal cookies. Looking forward to trying these with protein in it!
Mary Berry says
Love the added sweetness of the peanut butter in these protein cookies!
HeatherRenee says
My toddler asked for another cookie after he tried these!! It’s a win in our house! They were fantastic.
Carin Crook says
They are amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Damiana says
We are trying to get more iron for our toddler, these look like a great option to add in protein as well!
Bonnie says
I will definitely be making these cookies!
Krystle says
Oatmeal Protein Cookies!! Yes!
Elizabeth Ditty says
I like to make breakfasts and then put them in the freezer for quick breakfasts for my kiddos. 🙂 These are perfect!
Donna says
Love the addition of the chia seeds and hemp hearts!
Hillary Kokes says
I made these last night and had one for a quick breakfast this morning and they kept me full and satisfied!!
Erin Hamilton says
These oatmeal protein cookies look amazing!
Lisa says
I can’t wait to make these for my kids!
michelle childers says
Delish!!
Amri says
Oatmeal cookies are my favorite, and now that these have protein in them, I think these will be my new favorite.
Amanda stano says
The kids loved them! Thanks Laura.
Melanie says
I like a healthy”cookie.”
Rebekah says
These are perfect for our busy mornings! Looking forward to trying them 🙂
Lisa Marz says
I like to make applesauce cinnamon muffins
Sarah says
These are great for breakfast or a snack.
Kyna Townsend says
My kids loved these 🙂
Maureen says
I love that you added both chia seeds and hemp hearts! Looks delish!
Beatriz Lopez says
I need to try this recipe out soon. My kids love oatmeal cookies and the protein in these make me like them even better.
Kimberly Odasso says
Oatmeal cookies are a classic in this house, the added protein to these is such a good idea. I will have to try this recipe soon.
Anna says
These oatmeal protein cookies were so good!!! I even came back for seconds!
Leah S. says
I love this!! Thanks for the recipe!
Marion Millan says
This is such a good idea to pack for my littles, its sweet but also has protein!! Such a good recipe.
Jessica says
I love making healthy cookies like these!
nicole haley says
Yum!!
Erin Love says
Can’t wait to try this one.
Brooke M. says
I think these are going to become my new favorite.
Debbie H says
I think everyone would love this recipe. I’ll have to try it out. Thanks Laura as usual.
Faith says
I need to try these asap! These look so good.
Chris H says
My kids loved these this morning!! My hubby did as well.
Cassandra says
Yum!
Kathy C says
These look great Laura! Thanks for the idea.
Shea Brasier says
We love your breakfast cookies! Excited to try these oatmeal protein cookies!
Laura says
Protein & a cookie all in one, such a good idea!
Candis says
I love this concept of a protein cookie!!
SherI Lyn Mix says
My 5 year old raved over these!! I am going to make a double batch of these to have on hand for busy mornings and just to snack on 🙂
Laura Fuentes says
Hope you enjoy!
Laura says
We loved these oatmeal protein cookies! We will definitely be making these again!
Teresa M. says
I love this because it satisfies both my sweet tooth and protein intake!
Kailyn Shippee says
These look epic!
April says
This is a great idea for a quick breakfast for not only the kids but for me as well!
Sandi says
These look wonderful! Thanks for the recipe.
Bernadette says
Such a good idea!
Sara says
Peanut butter & oatmeal, yesss!
Karen says
Love that you added in peanut butter as well, delicious!
Rebecca Sentman says
Cookies makes my kiddos happy but the added protein makes mama even happier! Thanks for the recipe.
Angela Williams says
YUM!
Roxanne says
I can’t wait to try this recipe to take to the school bus stop with us!!
Melissa Kling says
Looks great! Thanks for a great website!
Paulina says
I love making cookies and love that you added protein powder to them! That is such a wonderful idea
Danica says
These look so good!
Denise says
Looking forward to trying these!
Tami says
Yum!
Heather says
We love love love oatmeal cookies, and I love that these have protein in them!!
Alba says
Can’t wait for the kiddos to try these! So yummy 🙂
Marilyn S says
I love protein anything, these look great
Tracie Lang says
Looking forward to trying these!
Amanda Graef says
My husband is on the go with his job, these would make such a great snack!
Jen says
Wow these look great and simple to make!
Amisha says
My five year old is going to love these!
Lisa Mahon says
I would never think to add protein powder to cookies, genius!
Julie says
I think these cookies will be going in my lunch!
Tiffany B says
My kids LOVED these!! Thank you for the recipe!
Krystal says
Thank you for the recipe!
Kaylee Drake says
Oatmeal protein cookies are my favorite!
Pohai K says
I love packing protein in my kids lunch, these are such a good idea for something sweet and something with protein!
Lori says
These cookies look great.
Susan Horst says
Looks delish!
Colleen M says
I love that you added both protein powder and peanut butter! So good.
Mary says
Oatmeal protein cookies with peanut butter, omg these look so good.
Stacy L says
Can’t wait to make these – thanks for the great recipe!
Lea Abbey says
Woah, I bet these are so good.
thuy n. says
These look delicious!
Claire says
These Oatmeal Protein Cookies looks amazing!
Omega Collins says
Yummy!
Dawn K says
My kids are having to convince to eat something in the morning, these would definitely do the trick.
Amy says
I love how you can make these in advance so its easier in the morning to get ready.
Heather says
This recipe looks great!
Ivy says
These look so good! My kids are going to go crazy and eat them in one day.
Kristen says
I love making cookies! Looking forward to trying these out.
Breanna says
Love the natural sweeteners in this recipe!
Val says
Looking forward to giving these a try.
kerry says
Love adding in protein when my kiddos cant see it, thanks for the idea!
Wendy says
Homemade Oatmeal protein cookies, omg, these are going to be a big hit.
Mindy says
These look delish!
Ruth says
Have to be honest and say I haven’t been making any snacks. Just started a job a couple months ago and need to get back to doing so….. Thanks for the recipe! A Great place to start!!
Traci says
Yum!
Jody says
This is such a good idea for people on the go in the morning! Thanks for the idea Laura.
Sandi O says
I will be making these!
Jennifer Abrams says
Such a good idea! Protein packed into a cookie!
Tara k says
Wow, I have to try these oatmeal protein cookies asap!
Christine Turner says
My kids are going to love these
Desiree Sims says
Hemp seed hearts and chia seeds in these?? Omg mom heaven!
Ayanna says
Thanks for the recipe Laura!
Jennifer says
Such a good idea!
Lisa says
So excited to try these this weekend!
Kristina says
Classic and simple ingredients, I love this Laura, thank you!
Marith says
YUM!
Brooke Wilson says
Can’t wait to try out your recipe above. Thank you!
Heidi says
Chai seeds in cookies is genius!
Katie says
This is awesome.
Jen says
Oatmeal cookies with protein is always a win!
Olivia says
I love that these have all natural sweeteners!
Monica says
These look so good!
Gween says
Oatmeal protein cookies oh my gosh, what a delicious combo.
Eileen says
Love this recipe.
Dawn Walbeck says
My 3 boys can be a bit picky, but they love when I pack homemade anything. They are going to love these protein cookies!
Patty says
I love this idea! Thanks for the recipe Laura.
Alexa says
Delicious!
Athena R says
Those look pretty tasty!
Kelly says
These look insanely good!
Courtney Lantier says
Protein cookies..yes please!!
Michelle says
Nutritious cookies (these sound great)!
Kaitlin t says
Thank you for this recipe! I am going to make these soon for my husband who is always on the go.
Aziza says
I love that these protein cookies have oatmeal in them for extra fiber!
Vanessa says
My kids are going to love these
Carrie M says
I have everything in my pantry to make these protein cookies, this is wonderful! Thanks Laura.
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Lisa says
I love adding protein snacks into my kids lunches, this is a great idea.
Brooke says
I love that these are naturally sweet!
Adrienne says
This is such a good idea for morning time when my kids refuse to eat anything.
Kelley M. says
Whats better than a cookie with protein?
Heather C says
Would love to try these protein cookies.
Amy J says
Yummy and healthy! The kids would never know that these were good for them lol!
Tiffany says
I love adding in extra protein wherever I can, this is such a good idea!
Christina says
These protein cookies make for a great lunchbox snack.
Danielle says
My kiddos are going to eat these up!
Dani says
These oatmeal protein cookies look delicious!
Amy says
I have picky eaters at home but these oatmeal protein cookies look pretty darn delicious.
Sarah says
I’d love to make these soon!
Sonia says
My 4yr old daughter approves of this recipe.
Stephanie says
Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great.
Annie says
Wow, these look great. My boys would eat these up.
Laura Fuentes says
Yes! That’s what great about this recipe, a substitute is easy!
Tara says
🙂 yum
Heather says
Looks like this could be my favorite! I look forward to making it!
Kathy Damron says
These look great, thanks Laura.
Molly says
My kiddos will love these!! Love the added protein.
Gary says
Looking forward to trying these soon
Karin o. says
These look like they’ll be amazing!
Lisa topolinski says
Yum!
Heidi @ Red Checkered Tablecloth says
These look great! I love that they are made with oatmeal!
Shannon Woodward says
My kiddos would love this!
Amy says
I will have to give these a try soon
Tasha says
Wow these look great
Kim says
We like cookies like these!
Lalitha says
looks delish
Lily says
These oatmeal protein cookies look amazing
Natalie says
These look quite delicious!