Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect treat that combines creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and wholesome oats. These cookies are thick, cakey, and studded with melty chocolate chips, making them an irresistible snack for both kids and adults. Ideal for after-school munching or as a cozy dessert, they strike the perfect balance between health and indulgence. Plus, they’re easy to make with just a handful of ingredients! Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or looking for a quick pick-me-up, these cookies are sure to delight everyone at the table.
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
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; then combine with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space in between each cookie.
- Bake for about 12 minutes 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 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg