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Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies That Are Nutritious and Irresistible

These Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are a nutritious delight, combining wholesome oats, peanut butter, and ripe bananas in a delicious treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup White Sugar or coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract omit if necessary
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat for more nutrition
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats quick oats can be used
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Mashed Bananas overripe works best
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips can substitute with milk or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Steps to bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and peanut butter with white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips, distributing evenly.
  6. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each scoop.
  7. Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; ensure cookies remain soft in the center.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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