Protein Oat Cookie

Why you’ll love Protein Oat Cookie

High in Protein: Packed with protein from powder and peanut butter, this is perfect for post-workout or a filling snack.

Single-Serve Simplicity: No need to bake a whole batch, it’s just the right portion for one.

Wholesome Ingredients: Made with banana, oats, and no refined sugar.

Quick to Make: Ready in just 10 minutes from start to finish (including baking!).

Customisable: Easily switch up flavours with different protein powders or add-ins like nuts, seeds, or coconut.

Top tips when making Protein Oat Cookie

Use a ripe banana: The riper, the sweeter and they’re easier to mash.

Adjust water slowly: Add 1 tbsp at a time to avoid overly wet dough.

Don’t overbake: It continues cooking slightly as it cools. It’s soft and gooey which makes it perfect.

Try flavoured protein powders: Vanilla, chocolate, or salted caramel all work beautifully.

Air fryer liners help: Use parchment or silicone liners to avoid sticking and make clean-up easier.

How to make Protein Oat Cookie

Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
• ½ ripe banana, mashed
• 1–2 tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1–2 tbsp chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• Dash of cinnamon or vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

1. Mash banana in a bowl.
2. Mix ingredients:
   • Add oats, protein powder, peanut butter, and water.
   • Stir until a thick dough forms (add a bit more water if too dry).
   • Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Shape into a large cookie:
   • Place the dough onto the tray and flatten slightly into a cookie shape.
4. Bake in the air fryer at 180C for 7 minutes, or until golden at the edges and just set in the middle.
5. Cool slightly before enjoying, it’s best warm!

Storage tips

Best Fresh: This cookie is best enjoyed warm and fresh out of the air fryer.

Short-Term Storage: If needed, store in an airtight container for up to 1 day at room temperature. Reheat slightly before eating.

Make-Ahead Tip: Mix the dough ahead and refrigerate; air fry when ready.

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