Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
  • 1 cup Quick-cooking oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (50g)
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 large very ripe bananas, mashed (225g)
  • 1/2 cup Creamy almond butter (130g)
  • 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup (30ml)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips (85g)
  • 1/4 cup Raw pepitas (30g)
  • 2 tbsp Hemp hearts (20g)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until they reach a liquid consistency with very few lumps. Note: Use a fork or a potato masher for the fastest results.
  2. Whisk in the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and mahogany colored.
  3. Add the rolled oats, quick oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and salt. Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet emulsion until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips, raw pepitas, and hemp hearts until evenly distributed.
  5. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes. Note: This resting period allows the oats to hydrate, ensuring a chewy texture.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly as they will not spread significantly during baking.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are firm and the bottoms are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the sheet for 10 minutes to set until they are stable enough to lift without breaking. While you're waiting for that 5 minute rest period in step 5, it's the perfect time to clear the counter or start a pot of coffee. That rest is really the make or break moment for the texture. If you skip it, the cookies might feel a bit grainy because the oats haven't had time to drink up the banana liquid. Once they're in the oven, you'll start to smell that cinnamon, and that's when you know you're close to a win. Savory Breakfast Bowl with Eggs in 40 Min — Craft the ultimate Savory Breakfast Bowl that keeps you full until lunch. Our...Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe: Fluffy and Velvety in 28 Minutes — Master this Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe for a velvety crumb. Includes a common mi...Homemade Bisquick Mix for Biscuits and Pancakes — Whip up this easy Homemade Bisquick Mix recipe for flaky biscuits & tender pa... $img_2$