Banana Nut Protein Cookies

GF V SF Jan 7, 2026

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Instead of a protein bar, why not a protein cookie? For a twist on the classic banana and nuts flavor combination, these cookies pack a punch of protein while satisfying your sweet tooth. For a similar protein cookie recipe, check out my Copycat Quest Protein Cookie.

- 1 medium (110 g) Banana, overripe
- 1/2 cup (128 g) Cashew butter
- 2 scoop (60 g) Whey protein powder, vanilla
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Sugar free chocolate chips

1. Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork until smooth. Add in the nut butter, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined with a silicone spatula. The "dough" should be very sticky

3. Use a spoon to scoop the batter onto the pan, about 60 g each. Lightly wet the back of a spoon, and flatten to a 1/4" thick circle. Press the chocolate chips into the top, about 1 tsp (6 g) per cookie

4. Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool totally on the sheet before removing

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Description

 Instead of a protein bar, why not a protein cookie? For a twist on the classic banana and nuts flavor combination, these cookies pack a punch of protein while satisfying your sweet tooth. For a similar protein cookie recipe, check out my Copycat Quest Protein Cookie.

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.73

Ingredients

Serving(s)

1 medium Banana, overripe
1/2 cup Cashew butter
2 scoop Whey protein powder, vanilla
1/4 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tbsp Sugar free chocolate chips

Instructions

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1. Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper


2. In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork until smooth. Add in the nut butter, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined with a silicone spatula. The "dough" should be very sticky



3. Use a spoon to scoop the batter onto the pan, about 60 g each. Lightly wet the back of a spoon, and flatten to a 1/4" thick circle. Press the chocolate chips into the top, about 1 tsp (6 g) per cookie



4. Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool totally on the sheet before removing

Notes
 I've used cashew butter here, but any nut butter will work, like almond or peanut butter. For a nut option, use tahini or pumpkin seed butter.

 If you don't mind the extra sugar, net carbs, and calories, you can use regular chocolate chips instead of the sugar-free variety.

Nutrient	Sugar Free	With Sugar
Calories	239	246
Protein	14.2 g	14.2 g
Fat	14.3 g	14.3 g
Net Carbs	12.4 g	15.3 g
Fiber	3.4 g	1.9 g
Added Sugar	0.0 g	3.2 g
Sugar Alcohol	1.2 g	0.0 g

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Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 5

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 239

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Total Fat: 14.3g (18 %)
 Saturated Fat: 3.7g (18 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 6.8g
Cholesterol: 29mg (10 %)
Sodium: 288mg (13 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 17.0g (6 %)
 Fiber: 3.4g (12 %)
 Net Carbs: 12.4g
 Total Sugar: 5.1g
 Sugar Alcohol: 1.2g
Protein: 14.2g (28 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.31mcg (13 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 63mg (5 %)
Iron: 2.36mg (13 %)
Magnesium: 114mg (27 %)
Potassium: 368mg (8 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

30.9

Glycemic Load

:

5.2

Sources of Inspiration

https://samdoesherbest.com/3-ingredient-protein-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-11024

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