Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect blend of rich peanut butter and sweet ripe bananas. With their thick, cakey texture complemented by oats and chocolate chips, these cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are also quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings, school lunches, or a simple snack. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these nutritious cookies that both kids and adults will adore. Customize them with nuts or different chocolate varieties for an extra twist!
Ingredients
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- 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 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 fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips gently.
- Drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, spacing them apart.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- 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 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg