Introduction:
These delicious banana cookies are a perfect way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter. With the perfect balance of sweetness and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone in your family. Plus, they are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes | Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, nuts (if using), and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 120 || Carbohydrates: 15g || Protein: 3g || Fat: 6g || Fiber: 2g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- Uses up ripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste.
- Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- Perfect for a quick and healthy snack or dessert.
- Can be customized with different mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds.
- Great for meal prep and on-the-go snacking.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid using overripe bananas as they may make the cookies too sweet.
- Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Avoid using chunky peanut butter unless you prefer a chunky texture in your cookies.
- Avoid overbaking the cookies, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Avoid adding too many mix-ins, as this can make the cookies crumbly.