Chocolate Coconut Protein Cookie
Delicious chocolate coconut protein cookies use banana for sweetness and moisture and heart healthy oats, avocado, protein powder for an extra health kick.
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 89kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 small avocado
- 1 1/2 scoops unflavored whey protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 T unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp. honey or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut (if unsweetened, double honey or agave nectar)
- 1/2 Tbsp. melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Either mash bananas by hand or use a hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Drop batter onto a lined cookie sheet into scant 1/4 cup globs (should make 12 cookies). Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until firm, but not overly done.
- Remove and let sit for 10 minutes before moving cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Will last for 3 days in an airtight container on the countertop.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.6mg