Banana Peanut Butter And Cocoa Powder Cookies
Are you on the hunt for a delicious and healthy dessert recipe? Look no further! These Banana Peanut Butter and Cocoa Powder Cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth while also being packed with nutrients. Plus, they're super easy to make!
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until they're smooth.
3. Add in the peanut butter, cocoa powder, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and have slightly cracked tops.
6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 96
- Fat: 4.7g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 3g
Health Benefits:
These cookies are not only delicious, but they're also healthy! Here are some of the health benefits of the ingredients in this recipe:
- Bananas are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and antioxidants.
- Peanut butter is rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.
- Cocoa powder is loaded with antioxidants, flavanols, and various other nutrients that can improve heart health and lower blood pressure.
- Almond flour is high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and is a great gluten-free alternative to regular flour.
- Honey is rich in antioxidants and can help soothe a sore throat and cough.
- Vanilla extract has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce anxiety and stress.
With all of these nutrients, these cookies make a perfect guilt-free dessert option that you can enjoy anytime!
