Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oat Cookies 🍌🥜🍪
Description
These Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oat Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe banana and honey. Made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or healthy desserts. The cookies are flour-free, easy to make, and packed with wholesome goodness. Every bite is filled with nutty peanut butter flavor, hearty oats, and melty chocolate, making them a family favorite.
Servings
Makes: 10–12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Step 3
Add peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
Step 4
Stir in rolled oats and cinnamon.
Step 5
Fold in chocolate chips, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds if using.
Step 6
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie.
Step 7
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 8
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a very ripe banana for natural sweetness.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats provide the best texture.
- These cookies stay soft and chewy after cooling.
Tips
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
Approximate values.
Health Benefits
- Oats provide fiber that supports heart health and digestion.
- Peanut butter adds healthy fats and protein for lasting energy.
- Bananas offer potassium and natural sweetness.
- Contains less processed ingredients than traditional cookies.
- Perfect as a healthier snack or breakfast treat.
Q&A
Q: Can I make these cookies without eggs?
Yes. Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water).
Q: Are they gluten-free?
Yes, if you use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
Absolutely. Use maple syrup instead of honey and a flax egg.
Q: Can I add other mix-ins?
Yes! Raisins, shredded coconut, nuts, or seeds work wonderfully.