Description
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are a delightful fusion of flavors, making them the perfect snack for both kids and adults alike. These thick, cakey cookies blend ripe bananas with rich peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips to create a treat that is not only delicious but also packed with nutritional benefits. In just 27 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s great for lunchboxes, dessert at family gatherings, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With their irresistible taste and easy preparation, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg