Single Serving Protein Cookies
This Single Serving Protein Cookie is the best homemade protein snack. Vegan, gluten-free and low sugar, this peanut butter filled protein cookie will satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ ripe banana mashed
- ½ to 1 tbsp maple syrup to taste
- 1 ½ tsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp protein powder I recommend chocolate flavor
- 1 ½ tbsp oat flour or almond flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ⅓ tsp baking powder
- 1 to 2 tsp milk of choice if necessary, see notes
- a pinch of salt
- chocolate chips optional for topping
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 tsp peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl mash ½ ripe banana, then combine with peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir until smooth.
- Add protein powder, oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
- Start mixing with a fork, then use your hands to knead the dough until smooth. If too thick, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of nondairy milk and keep kneading until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 2 parts, then roll each into round discs about 0.2 inches (0.50 cm) thick.
- Add a teaspoon of peanut butter into the center of one disc, then cover with the second piece of dough. Gently press down edges to seal the cookie.
- Place over a parchment paper covered baking sheet and bake in hot oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ingredient notes
- Milk: The amount of milk required depends on how thick and dry the dough is. If, after mixing, the protein dough is still dry and crumbly, add little milk until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Protein powder: I used chocolate flavored pea protein. Vanilla or brownie flavors are also great, but if you use unflavored protein powder you may need more sweetener.
- Banana: Replace half mashed banana with 3 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin purée.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g