Description
Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping your health in check. With just four simple ingredients, these cookies are not only quick to make but also vegan, gluten-free, and low in sugar. Imagine biting into a chewy cookie packed with wholesome flavors of peanut butter and banana, making them an ideal snack for any time of day. Whether you enjoy them as a post-workout boost or a sweet addition to your breakfast, these cookies are versatile and can easily be customized with optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips or shredded coconut. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up these delightful bites that everyone—from kids to adults—will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or additional peanut butter)
- 1 small banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter, almond butter, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Press each ball down lightly with a fork.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Allow cooling before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg