Banana Bread Protein Cookies
by: claire cary
These banana protein cookies are chewy, with a muffin top like texture and are made in one bowl. They require no chilling, are easy to make and have 8 grams of protein per cookie.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed banana about 2 ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup almond or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mash the banana really well and measure out 1/2 cup. Add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the sugar, egg, nut butter and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Add in all remaining ingredients aside from the chocolate chips and mix well, then fold in the chocolate.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- The dough can get sticky, so sometimes it's helpful to grease the cookie scoop.
- Press on a few extra chocolate chips. The cookies won't spread a ton while baking, so you can flatten them lightly with your finger tips if you want them a bit thinner.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are just golden brown. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before enjoying. I like a sprinkle of flaky salt on top!
Notes
Be sure to use certified gluten free oat flour if you are cooking for someone with Celiac or a severe gluten allergy.
Serving: 1cookie / Calories: 174kcal / Carbohydrates: 23g / Protein: 8g / Fat: 6g / Sodium: 222mg / Fiber: 1g / Sugar: 15g
