Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy)
This easy, kid-friendly banana peanut butter protein cookie recipe is perfect for a high protein breakfast or snack. Egg free, gluten free, and delicious!
Servings: 6 cookies
Calories: 94kcal
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (163C).
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or just until firm.
- Let cool, and enjoy!
Notes
🍪 Substitutions
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!
🌰 Variations
Enhance these healthy protein cookies with some simple variations:
Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies: Turn these into indulgent chocolate chip cookies by adding dark chocolate chips. I like these sugar-free dark chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies: Mix in a small amount of quick oats or old-fashioned oats for a heartier texture.
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.
🥡 Storage
These banana peanut butter cookies can stay at room temperature for the day, but for longer storage I'd keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator (up to a week).
These protein cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap them in plastic wrap and keep them in a freezer-safe airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbohydrates: 3g