Chocolate Protein Cookies

These gluten-free cookies made with dairy-free chocolate chips, flax seeds, and banana are a sweet post-workout snack packed with protein.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small ripe banana
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 2 teaspoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons dairy-free mini chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup golden flax seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mash banana in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Blend in flax seeds and chia seeds. Mix in protein powder and powdered peanut butter. Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.

Step 3

Drop 6 cookies onto the baking sheet using an ice cream scoop. Flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm in the center and edges are browned, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool for 10 minutes.