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Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies: A Sweet, Nutritious Delight

These Peanut Butter Banana Cookies combine rich peanut flavor and sweet bananas, offering indulgence and nutrition in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter natural peanut butter can be substituted
  • 1 cup White Sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla preferred
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour whole wheat can be used
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Flavor
  • 3 medium Mashed Bananas ripe is best
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate can be substituted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and creamy peanut butter with white and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition, then add vanilla extract and mix until fully integrated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and centers are set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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