Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are the perfect recipe to use up extra ripe bananas! This is a simple recipe that makes the most delicious healthy peanut butter banana cookies that come out soft and chewy every time.
I'll be the first to admit that I get really excited when our bananas get overripe because it means it's I get to bake! Ripe bananas are the best to use in recipes because they're extremely flavorful compared to regular bananas. Banana bread is usually my go to, but sometimes I want to mix it up.
If you're bored with traditional banana bread you need to try this recipe! This is a unique way to use up ripe bananas and these cookies are so addicting! They're packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips (an amazing combo in my opinion!) and are super easy to make.
Table of Contents
? Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2-3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate chips (I like to use these ones to make the recipe vegan)
? Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper (recommended)
- Medium Bowls
? How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with
- In a medium bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, mashed ripe bananas, peanut butter and vanilla. When combined, mix into the oat mix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form 12 even cookies on the cookie sheet. Press down gently on top to make them a little thinner (this will be the shape the cookies will come out as - they won't expand or change during baking).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
? How to Store Leftover Cookies
Leftover cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
? Can I freeze Extra Cookies?
Yes! These cookies freeze really well! I like to wrap each one tightly in saran wrap and then store in a freezer bag.
? Recipe Tips and Variations
This recipe is a great basic recipe and is great with different mix-ins. A few of my favorites are:
- Chocolate Chips
- Raisins
- Walnuts
? More Healthy Desserts
- Pineapple Coconut Muffins
- Banana Blueberry Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
- Zucchini Bread
- The Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are the perfect recipe to use up extra ripe bananas! This is a simple recipe that makes the most delicious healthy peanut butter banana cookies that come out soft and chewy every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2-3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with
- In a medium bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, mashed ripe bananas, peanut butter and vanilla. When combined, mix into the oat mix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form 12 even cookies on the cookie sheet. Press down gently on top to make them a little thinner (this will be the shape the cookies will come out as - they won't expand or change during baking).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 cookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 214mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 5g
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KathyinMN
I made these! I halved the recipe because it’s only me, used 2 med bananas with this halved recipe so upped the oats by about 1/4 cup (so 1.25 total) to balance out the wetness of the bananas. Made 9 cookies with this smaller batch. Do press the cookies before baking to get them to be crispier. I didn’t with my first batch and it makes a difference. Really good cookie without a ton of added sugar. Was exactly what I was searching for in a PB Oatmeal CC cookie recipe. Thanks for posting it.
Ali
I'm glad you enjoyed them! 🙂