Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Delightful cookies made with oats, peanut butter, and bananas for a healthy snack or dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the peanut butter with the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the rolled oats, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are slightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Adjust baking time for softer cookies.