High Protein Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, naturally sweet, and packed with plant-based protein, these cookies are the perfect post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up. With around 20g of protein per cookie, they’re satisfying, wholesome, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Crisp on the outside, soft in the centre, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Takes 28 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana about 120g / ½ cup mashed
- 125 g peanut butter or almond butter ½ cup
- 60 g protein powder ½ cup
- 15 ml oat milk 1 tbsp
- Large pinch of salt
- 60 ml maple syrup 4 tbsp / ¼ cup
- Optional: chocolate chips and flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana in a bowl until completely smooth.
- Mix the dough: Add the peanut butter (or almond butter), protein powder, oat milk, salt, and maple syrup. Stir until the mixture comes together into a soft dough.
- Shape the cookies: Divide into 4 equal portions (you can make 4–6 smaller cookies if preferred). Roll into balls and place on the prepared tray. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Top (optional): Sprinkle with chocolate chips and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
