Soft vegan vanilla protein cookies made with WAM Protein. No banana, not overly sweet, quick to bake and easy to fit into real life.
Some recipes exist because they solve a very specific problem.
This one is for everyone who’s ever watched a protein cookie reel and thought:
“Looks great… but I really don’t like banana.”
You’re not alone - and this recipe is exactly for that moment.
These vanilla protein cookies use applesauce instead of banana, making them neutral, soft, and less sweet without overpowering flavours. They’re quick to make, baked in minutes, and flexible enough to fit into real life - whether that’s after training, between meetings, or simply because you felt like baking something small and cosy.
No food rules. No “better” or “worse” choices. Just a cookie that happens to contain protein - and still leaves space for enjoying a classic cookie whenever you want.
Why you’ll enjoy these apple protein cookies
If you like bakes that are simple, not overly sweet, and easy to adjust to your taste, these cookies are a great one to keep in your rotation.
They’re:
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100 % plant-based and vegan
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Naturally high in protein thanks to WAM Protein Pure Vanilla
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Made without banana (for everyone who’s over banana bakes)
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Soft, lightly nutty, and not overly sweet
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Ready in under 20 minutes
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Easy to bake in the oven or air fryer
And just to say it clearly (because it matters):
At WAM, we don’t categorise food as “good”, “bad”, “clean”, or “dirty”.
These cookies aren’t here to replace anything or earn moral points. They’re simply one option - a practical, satisfying snack that supports energy, strength, and enjoyment in everyday life.
Ingredients (for 2 cookies)
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120 g applesauce
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35 g peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter you enjoy)
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½ tsp baking powder
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20 g oats (blended into flour works best)
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15 g dark chocolate chips
Optional:
Sweetener of your choice (maple syrup, agave, sugar, etc.), depending on how sweet you like your bakes.
Heads-up: These cookies are intentionally not very sweet. Taste the dough before baking and adjust if needed - your kitchen, your rules.
Method
1. Mix the dough
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
If the dough feels too dry, add a splash more applesauce. If it’s very sticky, let it rest for a minute - the oats will absorb some moisture.
2. Shape
Divide the dough into two balls.
Place each ball between two baking sheets and gently press into a cookie shape.
3. Bake
Bake at 180 °C for 10–15 minutes, either in the oven or air fryer, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
Let them cool slightly before eating - they firm up as they rest.
How to enjoy them
These cookies work in many different moments of the day:
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With coffee or tea
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As a post-training snack
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Crumbled over yoghurt
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With extra nut butter on top
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Or straight off the baking sheet
There’s no “right” way to eat them - and no obligation to justify them.
And yes: enjoying these does not mean you can’t also enjoy a classic bakery cookie later. Both can exist. Always.
What’s inside
These cookies offer a balanced mix of:
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Carbohydrates from oats and applesauce for everyday energy
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Fats from nut butter for satiety
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Plant protein from WAM Protein Pure Vanilla to support muscle maintenance and recovery
Food doesn’t need to be optimised to the point of stress. It just needs to support what your body does each day, in whatever way feels accessible and enjoyable to you.
Why WAM Protein Pure Vanilla works so well here
Pure Vanilla is one of our go-to flavours for baking because it’s:
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100 % vegan and plant-based
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Mild and balanced - not overpowering or artificial
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Made in Germany
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Enriched with leucine to support muscle recovery
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Free from artificial sweeteners
It blends smoothly into doughs and batters and lets other flavours (like apple, peanut butter, or chocolate) shine - instead of taking over.
The takeaway
These vegan protein cookies are simple, flexible, and quietly satisfying - the kind of recipe you make because it fits your day, not because it fits a label.
If you try them, tag @wam.fit - we genuinely love seeing how you make these recipes your own.
And if you’re looking for more vegan, high-protein snacks that support strength and enjoyment, have a look through our recipe section. There’s room for all of it.
