Protein Monkey Cookie

These are the kind of cookies you can actually feel good about eating.

They’re naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, contain no added sugar (other than the chocolate chips you choose to add), and pack a nice protein boost from egg whites and peanut butter. They’re soft, chewy, satisfying, and perfect for breakfast, after a workout, or whenever you need something sweet.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup liquid egg whites
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• 1 cup rolled oats (not the half cup in video)
• ⅓–½ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• ½ tsp baking powder (optional)
• Pinch of salt

‍Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Mix in the egg whites and peanut butter until well combined.
4. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
5. Scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, making approximately 20 cookies.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes. They’ll firm up as they cool.

Approximate Macros

Makes: 20 cookies

Per cookie

• Calories: ~70
• Protein: ~5 g
• Carbohydrates: ~7 g
• Fat: ~3 g
• Fiber: ~1–1.5 g

Macros are approximate and will vary depending on the peanut butter and chocolate chips you use.