Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies
You will love these hearty peanut butter banana breakfast cookies. They come together in just 1 bowl with only 8 ingredients. These are an easy, wholesome, and quick breakfast or anytime treat!
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups bananas mashed, about 4 large
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined. Then, fold in the oats, cinnamon, salt, and walnuts. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Not required, but recommended, for easy handling of the dough, spray your hands with nonstick baking spray. Scoop mounds of dough, about ¼ cup each, onto the baking sheets. Place 6 cookies per baking sheet. The cookies don't spread much in the oven, so gently flatten the tops.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly browned on the sides. These cookies took exactly 19 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cookies can be eaten as is, broken up over yogurt or smoothie bowl. Cover and store cookies at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months stored tightly. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature, if desired, before enjoying.
- Gluten Free: These cookies are gluten free if you use certified GF oats.
- Nuts: You can leave out the nuts or use any chopped nut you like best.
- Add-ins: If desired, you can add add-ins like dried fruit, seeds, raisins, or extra nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
