Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, where the creamy richness of peanut butter meets the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. These cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, boasting a soft, cakey texture complemented by chewy oats and rich chocolate chips. Easy to make and loved by both kids and adults, they serve as an ideal snack or dessert, bringing joy to family gatherings or satisfying your sweet cravings at home.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 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 the eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet with enough space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned; let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg