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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Snacks Β» Banana Nut Protein Cookies

    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

    Banana Nut Protein Cookies

    Published Jan 29, 2015 Β· Modified Sep 6, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 66 Comments

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    You could pretty much bake these cookies in your sleep.

    Banana Nut Protein Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Imagine if you could actually bake in your sleep. It would save SO MUCH TIME. Sleep tight guys, I'm off to whip up a dozen chocolate muffins and granola bars and oh maybe dream a little too, but only if I have time.

    But seriously, these protein-packed treats are pretty much as easy as it gets. Simply peel your nanners, mash 'em up with a few other ingredients, bake them for a minute or twelve, and you're done! Helloooooo post-workout snackage perfection.

    Banana Nut Protein Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Now you all know I'm not one of those people that stuffs a boatload of protein powder in my oats and cereal and granola and here and there and everywhere, but I do appreciate a quality plant-based option to occasionally boost the protein content of my snacks.

    So you can imagine my excitement when About Time sent me some lovely samples of their chocolate and vanilla vegan protein powders.

    It's a tasty blend of pea protein, brown rice protein, and pumpkin protein that's also free of gluten, artificial sweeteners, and GMOs. Since it's sweetened with stevia, it tastes super sweet but won't cause spikes in your blood sugar. Yes, please!

    One serving has 119 calories and 20 grams of plant-powered protein. I usually use about half a serving at a time.

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    Add it to smoothies, no-bake bites, or these delish cookies right here! About Time also makes some squeaky clean protein bars made with egg whites and sweetened with dates if you're looking for something more on-the-go to grab in a pinch.

    When you're in the mood to sleep and not to bake and simply cannot master baking while you snooze, these are the answer. They're super easy, yummy, and quick. What more could you need in life?!

    Maybe a couple extra hours of sleep....maybe.

    Banana Nut Protein Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
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    Banana Nut Protein Cookies

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 13 mins
    • Total Time: 23 mins
    • Yield: 12 1x
    • Category: Snack
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 medium overripe bananas, mashed
    • ½ cup vanilla plant protein powder
    • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
    • ½ cup almond meal
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silipat. In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add protein powder, oats, almond meal, and cinnamon, stirring to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
    2. Using wet hands, roll dough into 12 balls. Flatten with hands before placing evenly on the baking sheet.
    3. Bake for about 13 minutes, or until set. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Stephanie says

      June 07, 2022 at 10:35 pm

      Husband is diabetic so we won't be using oats but these are a great idea! I can't wait to try them (we'll probably sub chickpea flour instead for lower carbs).

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        June 14, 2022 at 6:46 pm

        LMK how it works out, chickpea flour can be finicky!

        Reply
    2. Jarka says

      March 11, 2017 at 3:20 am

      Very moist and tasty πŸ™‚ next time I would add just a pinch of salt to be perfect

      Reply
    3. Jarka says

      March 11, 2017 at 3:20 am

      Very moist and tasty πŸ™‚ next time I would add just a pinch of salt to be perfect

      Reply
    4. Annie B says

      May 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      I just made these last night annnnnd they're almost gone! Definitely going to keep making these. Great recipe, Alexis!!

      Reply
    5. Annie B says

      May 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      I just made these last night annnnnd they're almost gone! Definitely going to keep making these. Great recipe, Alexis!!

      Reply
    6. Beth L. says

      May 22, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Just made these - can't wait to eat them all πŸ™‚ I was just wondering how long approximately they keep before going bad/how I should store these? Thank you!!

      Reply
    7. Beth L. says

      May 22, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Just made these - can't wait to eat them all πŸ™‚ I was just wondering how long approximately they keep before going bad/how I should store these? Thank you!!

      Reply
    8. Brittany says

      July 17, 2015 at 8:19 am

      Yummm so making these!!!

      Reply
    9. Brittany says

      July 17, 2015 at 8:19 am

      Yummm so making these!!!

      Reply
    10. Michelle says

      July 02, 2015 at 4:02 am

      I know this is an old post, but I just wanted to stop by and say I absolutely LOVE these cookies! I randomly decided to make these yesterday because I had some super ripe bananas that needed to be used ASAP. I have already eaten seven of them.... oops. I will definitely be making these again!

      I love your website... keep up the good work!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Michelle says

      July 02, 2015 at 4:02 am

      I know this is an old post, but I just wanted to stop by and say I absolutely LOVE these cookies! I randomly decided to make these yesterday because I had some super ripe bananas that needed to be used ASAP. I have already eaten seven of them.... oops. I will definitely be making these again!

      I love your website... keep up the good work!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Beth says

      June 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Do you have any suggestions for a protein powder substitute? I'd love to make these, but don't have any protein powder on hand πŸ™

      Reply
    13. Beth says

      June 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Do you have any suggestions for a protein powder substitute? I'd love to make these, but don't have any protein powder on hand πŸ™

      Reply
    14. Cassie says

      February 05, 2015 at 11:01 am

      I have two bananas that need used... I know what they will be going into!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 05, 2015 at 9:06 pm

        I have two bananas on the counter that are LEGIT black. AKA it's muffin time!

        Reply
    15. Cassie says

      February 05, 2015 at 11:01 am

      I have two bananas that need used... I know what they will be going into!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 05, 2015 at 9:06 pm

        I have two bananas on the counter that are LEGIT black. AKA it's muffin time!

        Reply
    16. Brittany says

      January 31, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      I love the look of these cookies! I want one right now. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:23 pm

        They're a great little snack when you need a protein boost!

        Reply
    17. Brittany says

      January 31, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      I love the look of these cookies! I want one right now. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:23 pm

        They're a great little snack when you need a protein boost!

        Reply
    18. Jess Kelley says

      January 30, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      This is an awesome idea! I have a couple single packs of protein powder and I was looking for something to do with them!! SO creative. I will have to try it out!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Perfect!! Hope you love them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    19. Jess Kelley says

      January 30, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      This is an awesome idea! I have a couple single packs of protein powder and I was looking for something to do with them!! SO creative. I will have to try it out!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Perfect!! Hope you love them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    20. Julia says

      January 30, 2015 at 11:40 am

      If there's one thing that's better than chocolate chip cookies, it's healthy chocolate chip cookies. UGH, I want the whole tray for breakfast! I've been looking for a good protein powder, so I'll have to give About Time a whirl πŸ˜€ Have a great weekend, dear!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        A whole tray of cookies for breakfast?! YES PLEASE.

        Reply
    21. Julia says

      January 30, 2015 at 11:40 am

      If there's one thing that's better than chocolate chip cookies, it's healthy chocolate chip cookies. UGH, I want the whole tray for breakfast! I've been looking for a good protein powder, so I'll have to give About Time a whirl πŸ˜€ Have a great weekend, dear!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        A whole tray of cookies for breakfast?! YES PLEASE.

        Reply
    22. Carly says

      January 29, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Easy breezy protein cookies. Yes, please!

      Thanks for recipe!
      http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Easy breezy is the name of the game!

        Reply
    23. Carly says

      January 29, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Easy breezy protein cookies. Yes, please!

      Thanks for recipe!
      http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Easy breezy is the name of the game!

        Reply
    24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Argh I wish we had that type of About Time here in Australia- We only have the standard one and....it's not very nice at all! I need those cookies, STAT.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        Australia needs to step up their protein game!

        Reply
    25. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Argh I wish we had that type of About Time here in Australia- We only have the standard one and....it's not very nice at all! I need those cookies, STAT.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        Australia needs to step up their protein game!

        Reply
    26. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Girl, you KNOW I'm head over heels for these πŸ˜€ And I seriously wish we had About Time up here in Canada. I've heard pretty good things about it!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:32 pm

        I know you love your nanners!!

        Reply
    27. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Girl, you KNOW I'm head over heels for these πŸ˜€ And I seriously wish we had About Time up here in Canada. I've heard pretty good things about it!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:32 pm

        I know you love your nanners!!

        Reply
    28. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      I'm not a big protein powder user either, but I do use it from time to time. These look like the perfect use for a tub I need to use you!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        Sounds like the perfect excuse to whip up a batch!

        Reply
    29. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      I'm not a big protein powder user either, but I do use it from time to time. These look like the perfect use for a tub I need to use you!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        Sounds like the perfect excuse to whip up a batch!

        Reply
    30. Kelly says

      January 29, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Love when there is good quality protein in treats! I got a bunch of free samples of About Time when we had a CrossFit games competitor come to our gym for an event (she is sponsored by them). They make some really good stuff. Looking forward to making these!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:38 pm

        Hope you love them!

        Reply
    31. Kelly says

      January 29, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Love when there is good quality protein in treats! I got a bunch of free samples of About Time when we had a CrossFit games competitor come to our gym for an event (she is sponsored by them). They make some really good stuff. Looking forward to making these!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:38 pm

        Hope you love them!

        Reply
    32. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      January 29, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      i am so clueless when it comes to protein powder, thanks for introducing this one.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:32 pm

        Consider yourself clueless no longer!

        Reply
    33. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      January 29, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      i am so clueless when it comes to protein powder, thanks for introducing this one.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:32 pm

        Consider yourself clueless no longer!

        Reply
    34. Hayley@healthyregards says

      January 29, 2015 at 11:44 am

      This is my kind of recipe, easy! Love this (:

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:38 pm

        I'm all about the easy recipes lately!

        Reply
    35. Hayley@healthyregards says

      January 29, 2015 at 11:44 am

      This is my kind of recipe, easy! Love this (:

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 01, 2015 at 9:38 pm

        I'm all about the easy recipes lately!

        Reply
    36. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Nom Nom!

      Reply
    37. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Nom Nom!

      Reply
    38. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      January 29, 2015 at 8:40 am

      yumm! These sound soooo good πŸ™‚ question...what are your thoughts on items containing protein powder for little ones? I nanny for a 6 year old and she LOVES sweets so I am always trying to make things a little healthier for her in the dessert department. I think she would like these, but not sure about giving her the pro powder. Let me know!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    39. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      January 29, 2015 at 8:40 am

      yumm! These sound soooo good πŸ™‚ question...what are your thoughts on items containing protein powder for little ones? I nanny for a 6 year old and she LOVES sweets so I am always trying to make things a little healthier for her in the dessert department. I think she would like these, but not sure about giving her the pro powder. Let me know!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    40. Khushboo says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:55 am

      I was looking for some more protein-rich snacks and these sound perfect- I've added it to my to-do list for tomorrow....the bananas better blacken up ASAP ;)!

      Reply
    41. Khushboo says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:55 am

      I was looking for some more protein-rich snacks and these sound perfect- I've added it to my to-do list for tomorrow....the bananas better blacken up ASAP ;)!

      Reply
    42. Liz S. says

      January 29, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Baking in one's sleep would certainly make bakeries more efficient with churning out products πŸ˜€ These protein cookies sound fabulous! I've heard only good things about the About Time protein powder.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    43. Liz S. says

      January 29, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Baking in one's sleep would certainly make bakeries more efficient with churning out products πŸ˜€ These protein cookies sound fabulous! I've heard only good things about the About Time protein powder.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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