Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect treat that harmonizes rich peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. These cookies are not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients like oats and bananas, making them a wholesome snack for any occasion. Their thick, cakey texture and the addition of chocolate chips create an irresistible flavor that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix this into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop portions onto the baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg