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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.
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