I haven’t had a cookie cake in I don’t know how long, which is definitely way too long. Obviously I had to have chocolate chips in the cake, but I wanted a little more. I had a few ripe bananas and figured banana and chocolate go together pretty well so I cam up with this banana chocolate chip protein cookie cake.
In my opinion, the texture of this cookie cake is spot on. It is literally a mix between a cookie and a cake. It is moist like a good cake should be, but it is also dense like a cookie. Cookie + cake = heaven!
You have no idea how much self control it has taken for me not to eat this whole cake at once. Seriously. I would have no problem eating all 12 pieces, but then I wouldn’t have any tomorrow or the rest of this week. For now, I’ll try not to eat it all.
Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Cake
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This healthy banana chocolate chip protein cookie cake is the perfect combination of a moist banana cake mixed with a dense chocolate chip filled cookie.
Author: Spencer Miller
Serves: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans/chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 scoops vanilla rice protein powder (whey or casein would probably work too)
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large very ripe bananas
- 2 whole eggs
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup honey (or agave/maple syrup)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips + 2 tbsp. for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips to a food processor. Process until a thick, smooth batter forms. This will take a bit because there is so much to be blended.
- Once completely blended and smooth, add chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate. Spray a circular skillet or baking pan with nonstick spray. I used a circular springform cheesecake pan.
- Pour/spoon batter into the pan. Spread batter evenly into the pan. Sprinkle the top with the a couple tablespoons of chocolate chips.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Cut into 12 slices and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 230 Fat: 8 Carbohydrates: 30 Sugar: 12 Fiber: 4 Protein: 8