You could pretty much bake these cookies in your sleep.
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.
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.
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
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Total Time: 23 mins
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Using wet hands, roll dough into 12 balls. Flatten with hands before placing evenly on the baking sheet.
- 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.
Stephanie says
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).
Alexis Joseph says
LMK how it works out, chickpea flour can be finicky!
Jarka says
Very moist and tasty 🙂 next time I would add just a pinch of salt to be perfect
Jarka says
Very moist and tasty 🙂 next time I would add just a pinch of salt to be perfect
Annie B says
I just made these last night annnnnd they're almost gone! Definitely going to keep making these. Great recipe, Alexis!!
Annie B says
I just made these last night annnnnd they're almost gone! Definitely going to keep making these. Great recipe, Alexis!!
Beth L. says
Just made these - can't wait to eat them all 🙂 I was just wondering how long approximately they keep before going bad/how I should store these? Thank you!!
Beth L. says
Just made these - can't wait to eat them all 🙂 I was just wondering how long approximately they keep before going bad/how I should store these? Thank you!!
Brittany says
Yummm so making these!!!
Brittany says
Yummm so making these!!!
Michelle says
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!!
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Michelle says
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!!
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Beth says
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 🙁
Beth says
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 🙁
Cassie says
I have two bananas that need used... I know what they will be going into!!
Alexis says
I have two bananas on the counter that are LEGIT black. AKA it's muffin time!
Cassie says
I have two bananas that need used... I know what they will be going into!!
Alexis says
I have two bananas on the counter that are LEGIT black. AKA it's muffin time!
Brittany says
I love the look of these cookies! I want one right now. 🙂
Alexis says
They're a great little snack when you need a protein boost!
Brittany says
I love the look of these cookies! I want one right now. 🙂
Alexis says
They're a great little snack when you need a protein boost!
Jess Kelley says
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!
Alexis says
Perfect!! Hope you love them 🙂
Jess Kelley says
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!
Alexis says
Perfect!! Hope you love them 🙂
Julia says
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 😀 Have a great weekend, dear!
Alexis says
A whole tray of cookies for breakfast?! YES PLEASE.
Julia says
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 😀 Have a great weekend, dear!
Alexis says
A whole tray of cookies for breakfast?! YES PLEASE.
Carly says
Easy breezy protein cookies. Yes, please!
Thanks for recipe!
http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly
Alexis says
Easy breezy is the name of the game!
Carly says
Easy breezy protein cookies. Yes, please!
Thanks for recipe!
http://www.playingforeats.com | Carly
Alexis says
Easy breezy is the name of the game!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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.
Alexis says
Australia needs to step up their protein game!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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.
Alexis says
Australia needs to step up their protein game!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Girl, you KNOW I'm head over heels for these 😀 And I seriously wish we had About Time up here in Canada. I've heard pretty good things about it!
Alexis says
I know you love your nanners!!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Girl, you KNOW I'm head over heels for these 😀 And I seriously wish we had About Time up here in Canada. I've heard pretty good things about it!
Alexis says
I know you love your nanners!!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
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!
Alexis says
Sounds like the perfect excuse to whip up a batch!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
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!
Alexis says
Sounds like the perfect excuse to whip up a batch!
Kelly says
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!
Alexis says
Hope you love them!
Kelly says
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!
Alexis says
Hope you love them!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i am so clueless when it comes to protein powder, thanks for introducing this one.
Alexis says
Consider yourself clueless no longer!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i am so clueless when it comes to protein powder, thanks for introducing this one.
Alexis says
Consider yourself clueless no longer!
Hayley@healthyregards says
This is my kind of recipe, easy! Love this (:
Alexis says
I'm all about the easy recipes lately!
Hayley@healthyregards says
This is my kind of recipe, easy! Love this (:
Alexis says
I'm all about the easy recipes lately!
She Rocks Fitness says
Nom Nom!
She Rocks Fitness says
Nom Nom!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
yumm! These sound soooo good 🙂 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!! 🙂
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
yumm! These sound soooo good 🙂 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!! 🙂
Khushboo says
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 ;)!
Khushboo says
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 ;)!
Liz S. says
Baking in one's sleep would certainly make bakeries more efficient with churning out products 😀 These protein cookies sound fabulous! I've heard only good things about the About Time protein powder.
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Liz S. says
Baking in one's sleep would certainly make bakeries more efficient with churning out products 😀 These protein cookies sound fabulous! I've heard only good things about the About Time protein powder.
★★★★★