Description
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Add the rolled oats, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- For gluten-free cookies, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
- For added flavor, consider using almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Banana, Cookies, Breakfast, Vegan, Easy Recipe