Crispy Coconut Cookies (Samoa-Inspired)
Crispy Coconut Cookies (Girl Scout Samoa Cookie-Inspired)
Ingredients
½ ripe banana, mashed
½ cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 scoop vanilla grass-fed/finished protein powder (Be Well By Kelly)*
if you’d like less sweetness / less collagen, 1 scoop of unflavored prime beef protein works here as well.**
Method
Preheat oven to 375–400°F (depending on oven strength).
In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Mix in shredded coconut until evenly combined.
Add grass-fed & finished protein powder and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
Scoop into 9 small portions and roll into balls.
Place & flatten on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes, or until tops are golden and crispy.
Optional: Add chocolate chips immediately after baking so they melt into the cookies.
Why Protein Powder Choice Matters
This Grass-fed & finished Protein Powder has been our go-to for 6 years and counting.
The vanilla grass-fed protein powder from Be Well By Kelly is key to this recipe’s texture and nutritional profile. It contains collagen-rich protein extracted like bone broth, delivering ~16g of collagen per scoop along with glycine—an amino acid known to support gut lining repair and overall digestive health.
Unlike many plant-based or whey-based powders, this one blends smoothly and helps create structure in the cookie without drying it out or making it chalky.
Important:
Other protein powders may not work the same way.
Plant proteins can make the cookies dry or crumbly
Whey isolates may create a rubbery texture & cause gut disruptions
Sweetened/additive containing powders can overpower the flavor
Allergen-Safety: This one is allergen-free & eczema-safe for our family
*Use code MUMWITHABUN for $10 off the vanilla grass fed Be Well By Kelly protein powder.
If you want less collagen content (for those sticking to a low-oxalate diet) / sweetness, the unflavored Equip Prime Beef Protein works beautifully in this recipe as well.
Read here for why some prefer less collagen
Equip Prime Protein powder is not suitable for those with allergies due to cross contamination risk.
Benefits
Naturally sweetened (no added sugar)
Blood sugar–friendly (balanced with clean protein + fiber)
Rich in naturally occurring collagen & glycine for gut health support
Supports skin health (eczema) and connective tissue (collagen content)
Simple, eczema & allergy-conscious ingredients
What Sets This Protein apart
Derived without chemicals, like hexane, but instead processed using a water-based microfiltration method. Just like bone-broth.
Tested after production for allergens, heavy metals, and microbials.
No sugar added
No added hormones or antibiotics
No added preservatives, no artificial flavors, no dyes, no emulsifiers
No Allergens (!) Gluten free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free.
Dairy-free: the beef isolate is made without the use of any milk product and is therefore 100% dairy-free.
Made with 100% natural, grass-fed and finished beef protein
A complete protein packed with all 9 essential amino acids, including all 3 BCAAs and rich in naturally occurring collagen amino acids (~16g/serving), like glycine and proline.
Keto and Paleo
High Protein with 23-24g per serving; Low Carb with only 2g of carbs per serving.
Story Behind the Recipe
This recipe came together on one of those real-life mum days — my daughter wanted cookies, I had shredded coconut to use up, and one ripe apple banana sitting on the counter.
I didn’t want a sugar spike and personally don’t like when banana’s overpower recipes, so I kept the banana minimal and leaned on protein for balance.
The result: A crispy, golden cookie that instantly reminded me of Samoa cookies—but without the crash and itchy throat from too much sugar.
My 6 yr old said fresh out of the oven “it reminds me of popcorn,” haha. WIN! (she loves popcorn and it does have that deep roasted flavor profile)
For families navigating allergies (we’re managing over 18+), recipes like this aren’t only convenient. They’re also empowering. It’s proof that you can still recreate fun, nostalgic treats in a way that supports your child’s (and entire family’s) health ♡
Macros (Approximate – per batch / 9 cookies)
Entire Batch:
Protein: ~23g
Fat: ~18–20g
Carbs: ~20–24g
Sugar: ~6–7g
Per Cookie (approx):
Protein: 2.5g
Fat: ~2g
Carbs: ~2–3g
Sugar: ~0.7g
(Varies slightly based on protein powder brand and banana size)
