Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and sweet ripe bananas. These soft and cakey cookies are not only easy to make but also nutritious, making them an ideal treat for both kids and adults. With a rich flavor profile enhanced by chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting family gatherings or enjoying a quiet afternoon snack. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 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 the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and space them apart.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (29g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg