Description
These soft and chewy banana bread cookies are a quick and easy treat made with just six simple ingredients. Perfect for when you’re craving the flavors of banana bread but don’t have time for the whole loaf!
Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas
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1 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
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1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
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Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using). Stir everything together until well combined.
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Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Flatten the dough slightly with the back of the spoon to form cookie shapes.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Feel free to add chocolate chips, walnuts, or other mix-ins to customize the cookies.
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These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg