Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
SnackJust when you thought cookies couldn't get any better, as it turns out they can and we have peanut butter to thank.
Calories169kcal
Carbs18.2g
Protein3.8g
Fats9g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
These cookies are a good source of carbohydrates and fats making them ideal for an exercise day.
Health Benefits
Oats contain a specific type of fibre called Beta-glucan and peanut butter is a good source of unsaturated fats, both are great for improving cholesterol levels.
Expert Tips
Drink a glass of milk alongside these cookies for a complete post-workout snack.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 150 g Oats (blitzed)
- 2 Banana
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 5 tbsp Peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Milled flaxseed
- 2 tbsp Desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Place all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- In a blender or food processor, blend banana, honey, peanut butter and coconut oil until smooth.
- Next, mix in the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Using your hands roll the dough into small balls and flatten out into the shape of a cookie on baking paper (with clean hands).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
1 portion of "Peanut Butter Banana Cookies" is equivalent to 52g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 18.2gProtein: 3.8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gSodium: 174mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 7.7gVitamin A: 0.8ugVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1.1mg
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