Description
Delicious and healthy Chocolate Protein Cookies packed with ripe bananas, cocoa, peanut butter, and protein powder. These cookies make for a perfect post-workout snack or a guilt-free treat, offering a rich chocolate flavor with added protein and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Dry and Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, dark cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate protein powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. The dough will be looser than traditional cookie dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure every cookie has a burst of chocolate flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Use a spoon to scoop balls of the sticky, slightly runny dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges appear set and slightly firm, indicating a perfect bake.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving. This helps them firm up and maintain their shape.
Notes
- The dough is naturally sticky and gooey due to the bananas and peanut butter, so do not expect a firm dough before baking.
- For an extra fudgy texture, use high-quality dark chocolate chips with at least 70% cocoa.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
