Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas that will leave your taste buds craving more. These cookies are not only easy to whip up but also make for a healthy snack with the addition of oats and chocolate chips. Their thick, cakey texture combined with chewiness ensures that they are loved by kids and adults alike. Ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or gatherings, these cookies are versatile treats that fit 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 light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- 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 (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg