Description
Indulge in the perfect guilt-free treat with these Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies! Made with just four wholesome ingredients, they are quick to prepare and ideal for any occasion—be it a snack, dessert, or breakfast on-the-go. These vegan, gluten-free cookies are naturally low in sugar while offering a delightful combination of rich peanut butter and sweet banana flavors. Customizable with your favorite mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or nuts, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Bake up a batch today and satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or additional peanut butter)
- 1 small ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of sea salt, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, mini dark chocolate chips, unsweetened shredded coconut, or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, almond butter, and cinnamon; mix until well combined.
- Form dough into about 10 balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom.
- Let cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg