Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect fusion of creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and sweet chocolate chips. These cookies are not only easy to make but also offer a wholesome twist with the addition of oats, enhancing their nutrition and texture. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a fun baking activity with kids, these cookies promise satisfaction in every bite. Their thick and cakey consistency makes them an irresistible treat for any occasion, from family gatherings to after-school snacks.
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 all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 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 the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding it to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until golden around the edges. 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: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg