Vegan Protein Cookies
Satisfying and brownie-like, these vegan protein cookies are a wholesome alternative to processed snack bars. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and coconut sugar, each soft-yet-chewy cookie provides a significant plant-based protein boost from pea protein and peanut butter. They are easy to make, entirely oil-free, and perfect for post-workout fuel or a healthy midday snack.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mash banana (1 cup) in a large bowl. Whisk in vanilla extract (2 tsp), coconut sugar (0.33 cup), and peanut butter (0.33 cup) until smooth.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together pea protein powder (0.75 cup), cocoa powder (0.25 cup), baking powder (1 tsp), and rolled oats (0.5 cup).
- 4
Pour the dry mixture into the wet and stir to combine into a thick dough. Fold in mini vegan chocolate chips (0.33 cup).
- 5
Scoop 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Roll into balls, place on the tray, and flatten with a fork into a criss-cross pattern.
- 6
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the bottoms are set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
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