Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a soft and chewy treat that combines the richness of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply craving a cozy dessert at home. Loaded with oats and chocolate chips, these cookies offer a wholesome twist on classic favorites.
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 (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 fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg