Description
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, combining the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and sweet, ripe bananas. These thick, cakey cookies are not only delicious but also wholesome, packed with oats and chocolate chips for an irresistible bite. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a quick snack, a family dessert, or a lunchbox surprise, this easy recipe is sure to please cookie lovers of all ages. Made in just a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of warm cookies in no time. Enjoy these delightful treats fresh from the oven or store them for later—if they last that long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 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 softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mix into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- 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 (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg