Description
These peanut butter banana cookies are soft, naturally sweet, and incredibly easy to make. Made with ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter, this healthy cookie recipe is perfect for quick snacks, breakfast treats, or guilt-free desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, sugar or honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten them.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.Oat flour works well for a gluten-free version.
