High Protein Banana Cinnamon Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies with Fudgy Centers

Introduction

Thank you for being here — honestly, recipes like this are why I love baking so much. These High Protein Banana Cinnamon Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies were born on a quiet afternoon when a banana was overripe, the peanut butter jar was calling my name, and I wanted something sweet that felt good to eat.

They’re soft, thick, warmly cinnamon-scented, and when you break one open, that melty fudgy chocolate center makes you pause for a second. If you love healthier desserts that don’t taste like compromise, you’re going to adore these. And if you enjoy cozy, protein-packed baking like this, don’t forget to subscribe by email so my newest recipes land straight in your inbox

Overview of Recipe Content

What Are These Cookies?

These are soft-baked, high-protein cookies made with banana, peanut butter, oat flour, and chocolate protein powder — finished with gooey chocolate centers for that bakery-style bite.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Naturally sweetened
• High in protein and fiber
• Soft, fudgy centers
• One-bowl, simple ingredients
• Perfect for breakfast cookies or snacks

What Do They Taste Like?

Think peanut butter banana bread meets a chocolate lava cookie — lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutty, rich, and deeply comforting.

Nutritional Highlights

• High protein
• Naturally sweetened
• No refined flour
• Great post-workout or mid-morning snack

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup oat flour
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Fudgy Centers

• Chocolate chunks or dark chocolate squares

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Cookie scoop
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

How to Make High Protein Banana Peanut Butter Cookies

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Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Stir in peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon until creamy and well combined.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

Fold in oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. The dough should be thick but soft.

Step 4: Shape & Fill

Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and press a piece of chocolate into the center. Gently wrap dough around it.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.

Step 6: Cool (Just a Little)

Let cookies rest 5 minutes — the centers stay gloriously fudgy.

What to Serve with These Cookies

• Hot coffee or latte
• Cold almond or oat milk
• Greek yogurt and berries
• As a pre- or post-workout snack

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Use a very ripe banana for sweetness
• Don’t overbake — soft centers are the goal
• Chill dough 15 minutes if too sticky
• Use dark chocolate for richer centers

Storage Instructions

• Store at room temp: 2 days
• Refrigerate: up to 5 days
• Freeze baked cookies: up to 2 months

General Information

Bananas and peanut butter have long been a classic pairing in American kitchens — affordable, nourishing, and endlessly comforting. Adding protein powder turns this classic flavor combo into a modern, functional treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these without protein powder?

Yes — replace with ¼ cup oat flour.

Are these gluten-free?

Yes, if your oat flour is certified gluten-free.

Can I make them dairy-free?

Use dairy-free yogurt and chocolate.

Are these good for breakfast?

Absolutely — they’re filling and balanced.

Conclusion

These High Protein Banana Cinnamon Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies are proof that healthy baking can still feel indulgent. Soft, rich, and deeply comforting — they’re the kind of cookie you’ll make again and again.

If you loved this recipe, you may also enjoy:

• Cottage Cheese Chocolate Brownies
• Banana Oat Breakfast Muffins
• Protein Cookie Dough

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Nutritional Information (Per Cookie – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	165
Protein	9g
Fat	8g
Carbohydrates	16g
Fiber	3g
Sugar	8g

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