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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
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In another bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), egg, applesauce (or mashed banana), and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips and seeds.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently press them down with the back of a spoon or your fingers to flatten them slightly.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies have set. They will firm up more as they cool.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.