Soft, chewy banana bread cookies with a hint of cinnamon and nutty flavor, perfect for a quick snack or a dessert treat.
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking soda to the mashed banana. Stir until well combined.
Stir in the rolled oats until the mixture forms a thick dough.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly with a spoon.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes
Banana Bread Cookies
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft and chewy banana bread cookies made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and oats. These quick and healthy cookies are perfect as a snack or dessert, with optional chocolate chips and walnuts for extra flavor!
Ingredients
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the Banana: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking soda to the mashed banana. Stir until well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the rolled oats until a thick dough forms.
- Incorporate Add-Ins: If desired, fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter if needed.
For a sweeter treat, drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American