Description
Instead of a protein bar, why not a protein cookie? For a twist on the classic banana and nuts flavor combination, these cookies pack a punch of protein while satisfying your sweet tooth and being vegan & gluten free. For another protein cookie recipe, check out my Copycat Quest Protein Cookie.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.68
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1 medium Banana, overripe
- 1/2 cup Cashew butter
- 2 scoop Pea protein powder, unflavored
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Sugar free syrup
- 2 tbsp Sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork until smooth. Add in the nut butter, protein powder, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and liquid sweetener. Mix until combined with a silicone spatula.
- Wearing kitchen gloves to prevent sticking, scoop the cookie dough into large balls onto the pan, about 68 g each. Flatten to a 1/4" thick circle.
- Press the chocolate chips into the top, about 1 tsp (6 g) per cookie.
- Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool totally on the sheet before removing.
Notes
- I've used cashew butter here, but any nut butter will work, like almond or peanut butter. For a nut free option, use tahini or pumpkin seed butter
- If you don't mind the extra sugar, net carbs, and calories, you can use maple syrup instead of sugar free syrup, and regular chocolate chips instead of the sugar-free variety.
| Nutrient | Sugar Free |
With Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 | 261 |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 15.0 g |
| Fat | 13.4 g | 13.4 g |
| Net Carbs | 12.7 g | 20.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Added Sugar | 0.0 g | 8.4 g |
| Sugar Alcohol | 2.0 g | 0.0 g |
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 13.4g (17%
17 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Saturated Fat: 3.2g (16%
16 % of Daily Value (20 g)
)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (300 mg)
)
Sodium: 298mg (13%
13 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 18.1g (7%
7 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 3.4g (12%
12 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 12.7g
Total Sugar: 5.3g
Sugar Alcohol: 2.0g
Protein: 15.1g (30%
30 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 0.01mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 56mg (4%
4 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 3.45mg (19%
19 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 122mg (29%
29 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 348mg (7%
7 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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29.9
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5.4
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7.5
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