These cookies are the perfect quick and healthy snack. Made with bananas, oats, dried fruit, nuts, and PlantFusion's Red Velvet Complete Protein Powder, they’re tasty and packed with protein. The best part? They’re so simple to make! Let’s get baking and enjoy these guilt-free goodies anytime you need a sweet treat.
Red Velvet Protein Cookies
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup rolled oats
1 scoop PlantFusion Red Velvet Complete Protein Powder
1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work great)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, PlantFusion Red Velvet Complete Protein Powder, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined. If you're using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Form Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each one slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your healthy, protein-packed red velvet cookies!
Tips:
- Feel free to swap out the dried fruit and nuts for your favorites.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Why We Love This Smoothie
Rich in Fiber
The combination of rolled oats and bananas ensures these cookies are high in fiber, aiding in digestion and keeping you full longer.
Protein-Packed Goodness
With PlantFusion protein powder, these cookies provide a great protein boost to keep you energized and support muscle recovery after a workout.
Loaded with Antioxidants
The dried fruits and nuts in these cookies are packed with antioxidants, helping to protect your body from oxidative stress and inflammation.
PlantFusion's Complete Protein
21g of the world’s best tasting plant-based, vegan protein powder that sustains energy, builds and repairs muscle, and is easy to digest.
