Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the richness of creamy peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or looking for a delicious snack to pack in school lunches. Each cookie is thick and chewy, loaded with oats and chocolate chips, making them a wholesome option that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Bake a batch today and experience the joy of homemade cookies that are not only tasty but also nutritious!
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
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg