Description
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, and made in just one bowl. With wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, they’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or healthy snack. Ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or almond/sunflower butter)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds or ground flax (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add the oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and chia or flax. Stir until fully combined.
- Scoop and flatten small portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are soft.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut can be mixed in for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to a week. Cookies can also be frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg