4V Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

If you love cookies but want something healthier, these Healthy High Protein Cookies are about to be your new favorite snack 🍪💛

They’re soft, naturally sweetened with banana, packed with protein, and much lower in carbs than traditional cookies. Perfect for anyone trying to eat cleaner, increase protein, or enjoy a smarter dessert without the sugar crash 🙌✨

Simple ingredients, quick prep, and totally satisfying!

🍪 Version 1: Classic Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 small banana
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mash banana until smooth (or blend).
2. Mix with peanut butter and protein powder until fully combined.
3. Scoop 6–8 cookies onto parchment paper and flatten slightly.
4. Top with chocolate chips.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
6. Cool at least 30 minutes before handling.

🍽 Makes: 6 cookies

🔢 Nutrition (Per Cookie – approx.)

Calories: 145
Protein: 9g
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 6g

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🍪 Version 2: Almond Butter Swap (Lower Carb Option)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 small banana
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Follow same steps as above.

🍽 Makes: 6 cookies

🔢 Nutrition (Per Cookie – approx.)

Calories: 135
Protein: 9g
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 5g

👉 Slightly lower carb than peanut butter version.

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🍪 Version 3: Double Chocolate Protein Cookies

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 small banana
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
• 3 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Same baking steps.

🍽 Makes: 6 cookies

🔢 Nutrition (Per Cookie – approx.)

Calories: 155
Protein: 10g
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 7g

🍫 Extra chocolate flavor with more protein!

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🍪 Version 4: Diabetic-Friendly Lower Carb Boost

🛒 Ingredients

• 1/2 small banana (reduced carbs)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp chia seeds

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Same baking steps.

🍽 Makes: 6 cookies

🔢 Nutrition (Per Cookie – approx.)

Calories: 140
Protein: 10g
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 3g
Net Carbs: 3g

✅ Higher fiber
✅ Lower net carbs
✅ Better blood sugar control option

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💡 Pro Tip

These cookies are soft and slightly crumbly. Let them cool for at least 30 minutes before touching them so they firm up properly.

They’re not keto, but they’re much lower in carbs than traditional cookies and packed with protein — perfect for a healthier lifestyle ❤️🍪