Description
Delicious and easy-to-make banana cookies that combine ripe bananas, oats, and peanut butter for a wholesome treat. These cookies are naturally sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Optional chocolate chips add a rich, indulgent touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup of oats
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mash the bananas: In a bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth to form the base of the cookie batter.
- Combine ingredients: Add oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas.
- Mix the batter: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and the mixture forms a consistent batter.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips if you choose to include them for added flavor and texture.
- Prepare baking sheet: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, then serve.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for sweeter and softer cookies.
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or omit.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Optional: Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
