These cookies are simple, easy, and packed with protein—but don’t let that fool you! They’re irresistibly gooey and delicious. I hope they blow your mind as much as they did mine!
3 Ingredient cookies
3-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Cookies with Dark Chocolate
Equipment
- Oven
- Medium bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 scoop protein powder approximately 30 grams
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp Sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
Prepare the Banana Mixture:
- Mash the ripe banana in a bowl until it’s smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until well combined. Incorporate the protein powder and mix until you have a consistent dough.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips
- Scoop the dough into balls, about 5-6 portions.
- Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 7-9 minutes.
- The edges should be lightly set, but the centers may remain slightly soft.
Finish with Sea Salt:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
Tips:
• Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Approximate Nutritional Information (Macros):
Per Cookie (assuming 6 cookies total):
• Calories: Approximately 220-250 per cookie
• Protein: About 15-18 grams (depending on the protein powder used)
• Fat: Around 12-14 grams (mostly from peanut butter and chocolate)
• Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-18 grams (from banana, peanut butter, and chocolate)
