Banana Raisin Protein Cookies

A recipe post from the series “Yessica’s Yummies”, by Yessica Saez.

This is a super quick and easy protein cookie recipe made with oats. They are really moist, have a distinct banana-raisin taste, and are naturally sweet. These cookies make a great pre and post-workout snack.

Banana Raisin Protein Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick oats
• 2 eggs
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, beat all ingredients (except raisins) with an electric mixer on a medium speed until creamy.
3. Fold raisins into mixture.
4. Scoop out mixture with a spoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes.
6. Cool for 5 minutes on a cooling rack.

Vanilla whey protein powder can be found at the grocery store, but we also sell Poliquin brand protein at Piranha. You can order a tub at our front desk.