Peanut Butter Banana Oat Cookies
These Peanut Butter Banana Oat Cookies are a simple, healthy treat made with just five ingredients: oats, peanut butter, ripe bananas, a touch of sweetener, and chocolate chips. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened, making them the perfect quick and wholesome snack or dessert!
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 130kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free, if needed
- ½ cup peanut butter natural, no added sugar
- 1 ¼ cups mashed ripe banana about 2 large bananas
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar optional, adjust for sweetness
- ½ cup semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add peanut butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the oats and sweetener (if using) until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Scoop the dough into 12 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with your hand. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes for thinner cookies, or 10-12 minutes for thicker ones.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can skip the sweetener if your bananas are very ripe, as they will add plenty of natural sweetness.
- Feel free to add mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or extra chocolate chips for variation.
- These cookies freeze well! Store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.