Description
Delicious and nutritious protein cookies made with mashed bananas, peanut butter, almond flour, and peanut butter powder. These cookies are quick to prepare, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein, making them a perfect healthy snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 brown bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup peanut butter (drippy)
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter powder (substitute with more almond flour if not available)
- 1 handful chocolate chips (measure with your heart)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a reusable baking liner to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, almond flour, and peanut butter powder. Stir until a smooth, thick batter forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing to preserve texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in mounds of about 2 tablespoons each. Flatten each mound slightly with a spatula or your hands, as these cookies do not spread during baking. This amount should yield 8 to 10 cookies, depending on size.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden brown.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before enjoying them warm or store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe, brown bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- If peanut butter powder is unavailable, increase almond flour by 1/2 cup as a substitute.
- These cookies are soft and slightly chewy; flattening the dough helps achieve the ideal shape since they don’t spread while baking.
- For a vegan version, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free or substitute with chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
