These peanut butter cookies are super soft and flavorful, thanks to a secret ingredient: white beans! Perfect for quick breakfasts and snacks.
At a glance
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 16 to 18 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies
- Protein: 8 g per cookie
- Nutrition facts: approximately 19 g of carbohydrates, 9 g of fat, and 2 g of fiber per cookie (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) natural peanut butter
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 egg
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) organic cane sugar
- 1 scoop of Zenit organic vanilla plant protein
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend all the ingredients until smooth.
- Spoon the dough into 8 portions onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool before enjoying.
Danielle's tip
White beans add fiber and protein without affecting the flavor. Note: These cookies contain peanuts; check your school's policy before packing them in a lunchbox.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in these peanut butter cookies?
About 8 g of protein per cookie.
Can you taste the beans in the cookies?
No! Blended into a purée, they make the cookies soft without changing their flavor.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., dietitian
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition