Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect treat that combines creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas for a unique twist on traditional cookies. With their thick, cakey texture and the added goodness of oats and chocolate chips, these cookies are not only satisfying but also nutritious. Ideal for lunch boxes, family gatherings, or as a sweet snack, they offer a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. Plus, they’re simple enough for novice bakers to whip up with ease. Get ready to enjoy warm cookies that bring comfort and joy to any occasion!
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 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 the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to 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 (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 106mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg