Banana Bread Protein Cookie Dough Bites
Banana bread flavor turns these protein bites into a soft, sweet, cookie dough style snack with a smooth chocolate coating. The texture is thick, creamy, and firm enough to roll without being sticky. Mashed banana gives real banana flavor while almond flour and protein powder create the cookie dough texture. Made with simple ingredients and no processed additives, these give you protein, healthy fats, and cozy banana bread flavor in one bite.
American
Breakfast, Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
15 Bites
10 mins
20 mins
30 mins
Equipment
Large Mixing Bowl
Spoon
Fork
Dry Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Saucepan
Airtight Container
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
1/4 Cup of Banana, Mashed, Ripe
1/4 Cup of Peanut Butter
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
2 Cups of Almond Flour
1/4 Cup of Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup or Organic Cane Sugar
1 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon of Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon of Ginger Powder
1/8 Teaspoon of Salt
2 Tablespoons of Walnuts, Finely Crushed (Optional, but Highly Recommended)
Chocolate Coating
1 Cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Teaspoon of Coconut Oil
Garnish
1 Tablespoon of Walnuts, Finely Crushed
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Sugar
Instructions
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Mash the banana in a measuring cup until smooth and until you have 1/4 cup. Add to large mixing bowl.
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Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Mix until smooth.
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Add the almond flour, protein powder, cane sugar or maple syrup, crushed walnuts (Optional but Highly Recommended), cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
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Scoop and roll into evenly sized bites and place into an airtight container.
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Chill for 20 minutes until firm.
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Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Dip each bite into the melted chocolate and return to the airtight container.
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Sprinkle a small amount of finely chopped walnuts, Vanilla Sugar and Salt on top before the chocolate sets.
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Let the chocolate harden in the fridge before serving.
Notes
Tips:
Measure the mashed banana after mashing so the dough does not turn too wet.
Do not use a whole banana because it makes the dough sticky.
Use cane sugar for sweetness without adding extra liquid.
Chill fully before dipping so the bites stay firm in the chocolate.
Phase:
Follicular Phase- Protein supports hormone balance while banana adds quick fuel as energy naturally increases.
Season:
Year Round- Cozy banana bread flavor and simple pantry ingredients make this easy to enjoy any time.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Freeze up to 2 months.