Good Morning Protein Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups old fashioned oats (gluten free if you have an intolerance)
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree or apple butter
• 1 cup nut or seed butter of choice (peanut butter, almond, cashew or sun butter work)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chia or hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup dried raisins or cherries
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup milk or dark chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Place all of the ingredients in a standing mixer or in a bowl to beat with a hand mixer and mix until throughly combined.

3. 3

   Refrigerate dough for 30-60 minutes.

4. 4

   Using a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop place mixture on a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet and use your palm to gently press into 1 inch thick circles.

5. 5

   Bake cookies for 18-20 minutes or until starting to turn golden. Cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes and then transfer to rack to cool completely.