These delicious banana peanut butter protein cookies are a quick, high protein way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Each cookie is packed with protein and flavor, making them a great option for a high protein breakfast or afternoon snack, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vanilla whey protein concentrate (22g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened peanut butter (64g)
- ½ banana mashed (60g)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
I highly recommend whey protein concentrate, as whey isolates tend to bake up dry and rubbery. I don't recommend other types of protein powder in this recipe.
I like this baking vanilla for its flavor and low alcohol content.
I prefer Vietnamese cinnamon for its bold flavor.
Substitutions and Variations
Peanut Butter: Other types of nut butter would work just as well in place of the peanut butter. Almond butter or cashew butter would be delicious! Sunflower seed butter should work as well.
Banana: Other mashed fruit can work here, just be sure to drain extra moisture so that the mashed fruit has the same consistency as mashed banana. Canned pumpkin can also work here!
Vanilla Whey Protein Powder: This recipe was designed for whey protein concentrate. I don't recommend other types of protein in this recipe. But other flavors of whey concentrate would be great!
Chocolate Indulgence: Add a tablespoon of sugar-free dark chocolate chips!
Extra Sweet: Add a tablespoon or two of coconut sugar for a sweeter cookie.
3 Ingredient Cookies: Simplify the recipe by omitting the vanilla and cinnamon. The cookies will still be delicious!
If you like these recipes, you'll probably love these chewy Chocolate Protein Cookies, these Raspberry Coconut Cookies, and this Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake.
How to make banana peanut butter protein cookies
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Use an oven thermometer for best results.
2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl until the cookie dough is smooth and well-mixed.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or just until the cookies are firm.
Enjoy!
If you like these recipes, you'll probably love these chewy Chocolate Protein Cookies, these Raspberry Coconut Cookies, and this Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake.
FAQ
Whey protein concentrate provides the necessary binding and texture that other protein powders cannot replicate. Different protein powders mix and bake very differently. Read the best protein powders for baking and sign up for my free protein baking cheat sheet to learn more!
A silicone baking mat or lightly greasing the cookie sheet works well if you don't have parchment paper.
The protein content depends on the whey protein powder used, and they have 6 grams of protein per cookie with the whey concentrate I used.
Yes! As are all of the recipes on this site. :)
Yes, they store well and make a convenient high protein snack throughout the week.
Recipe
Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (22 g) vanilla whey protein concentrate
- ¼ cup (64 g) unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ (60 g) banana mashed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (163C).
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.¼ cup (22 g) vanilla whey protein concentrate, ¼ cup (64 g) unsweetened peanut butter, ½ (60 g) banana, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 dash ground cinnamon
- Drop spoonfuls of batter on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or just until firm.
- Let cool, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
More peanut butter and banana deliciousness
These healthy cookies make a great filling breakfast, as do these peanut butter protein waffles, and these peanut butter overnight oats.
If you like these healthy peanut butter banana cookies and enjoy DELICIOUS protein shakes, be sure to check out this indulgent peanut butter and banana protein shake, this banana bread protein shake, and this easy banana protein shake. They are all easy recipes made with the same type of protein powder.
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Andréa Marchese says
So happy you are enjoying the recipe, Lauren! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and rating. :)
Lauren says
Not exactly the same as regular peanut butter cookies, but pretty close! I’m so happy I found this healthier version.
Julie says
These are so good! I had weight loss surgery and have been looking for recipes that have a lot of protein. These are way way better then premade protein cookies. I added a square of Lilly's chocolate bar to the center of each one for a little chocolate hit...Chef's Kiss!!
Andréa says
Hi Emily,
I would store them in the refrigerator for about a week. They can stay out for a day, but for longer storage I'd keep them in the fridge.
Thanks for writing in!
Andréa
Emily says
What is the shelf life of them cookies? Thanks :)
Andréa says
Thank you! :)
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