Description
These Banana Bread Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with just 6 simple ingredients. Combining ripe bananas and smooth peanut butter, these cookies have a moist, cake-like texture and a deliciously wholesome taste. Optional chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness, making them perfect for a snack or dessert. With minimal prep and no flour required, they are an ideal recipe for a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is smooth and free of large lumps.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the smooth peanut butter, granulated sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until the mixture is fully combined and smooth to form a uniform dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing.
- Portion the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes. Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the edges and set in the center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter cookie, you can increase the sugar slightly or add more chocolate chips.
- For a chunkier texture, use chunky peanut butter instead of smooth.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- To make this recipe vegan, use a plant-based peanut butter and ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- If bananas are not ripe enough, the cookies may turn out less sweet and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy cookies, 6 ingredient cookies, quick homemade cookies, healthy snack
