High-protein oat cookies

Soft, high-protein cookies with no refined sugar or butter, ideal as a snack around training. Protein powder and peanut butter make them a filling treat that satisfies a sweet craving while providing protein.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 12 min  |  Servings: 12  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 96 kcal · 7 g protein · 8 g carbohydrate · 4 g fat

Ingredients

• 100 g rolled oats
• 2 scoops (60 g) of protein powder
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 banana
• 1 egg
• 30 g dark chocolate

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mash the banana and mix with the egg and peanut butter.
2. Add the oats, protein powder and chocolate chips.
3. Shape into small flattened mounds on a baking tray.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then leave to cool.

Nutritional benefits

These cookies provide 7 g of protein each, supporting muscle recovery between meals. The banana and oats provide carbohydrate and fibre, and the peanut butter provides healthy fats. With no added sugar or butter, they are far better for an active person than a standard cookie.

Variations and substitutions

• Without protein powder: more oats and a banana.
• With dried fruit or nuts.
• Gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats.
• With almond butter instead of peanut butter.

Storage and making ahead

Keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight tin and freeze well. The homemade snack that is always ready.

💡 Good to know

Take them out of the oven while they are still soft: they firm up as they cool and keep a soft centre.

Further reading

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Foods in this recipe: oats · protein powder · peanut butter · banana · egg.

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