~90 Calories • ~9g Protein • 15 Minutes • Makes 8 Cookies
Craving cookies but still trying to stay on track?
Eating healthier doesn’t mean every sweet craving has to end with saying no. These soft, chewy protein cookies give you a more balanced way to enjoy something sweet while adding protein and keeping portions manageable.
Made with vanilla protein powder, oats, banana and natural peanut butter, each cookie is approximately 90 calories with 9g of protein based on the recipe provided.
They’re also ready in about 15 minutes, making them an easy option when you want something sweet without turning it into an entire baking project.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Protein-packed: Approximately 9g of protein per cookie.
Calorie-conscious: Approximately 90 calories per cookie.
Satisfies a sweet craving: Chocolate chips and a touch of maple syrup or honey provide sweetness without making this a traditional dessert-style cookie.
Simple ingredients: Oats, banana, peanut butter and protein powder form the base.
Quick: From mixing to baking, they're ready in approximately 15 minutes.
Easy portioning: The recipe makes 8 individual cookies, making portions simple to plan.
Ingredients
1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
½ cup (40g) rolled oats, quick or old-fashioned
½ medium banana, mashed
1 tbsp (15g) natural peanut butter
1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp (10g) mini dark chocolate chips
½ tsp (2ml) vanilla extract
¼ tsp (1g) ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
1. Mash the banana
In a mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
2. Add the main ingredients
Add the protein powder, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
3. Mix
Stir until everything is fully combined.
4. Add the chocolate
Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
5. Portion the cookies
Scoop the mixture into 8 portions on a lined baking sheet and flatten each slightly.
6. Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
7. Cool and enjoy
Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Recipe Details
Makes: 8 cookies
Calories: ~90 per cookie
Protein: ~9g per cookie
Ready in: Approximately 15 minutes
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.