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Easy Chewy Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies

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Quick and healthy breakfast cookies combining ripe bananas, peanut butter, and oats for a soft, chewy texture perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240g) creamy or chunky peanut butter (natural, no added sugar recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup (85g) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional add-ins:
  • ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1–2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mash the bananas in a medium bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few chunks remaining.
  3. Add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until smooth and combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, and salt. Add any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts now.
  5. Fold the banana-peanut butter mixture into the oats mixture until just combined to form a sticky, thick dough.
  6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons (30g) of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each cookie to keep some height.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. If dough is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add a splash of almond milk or extra peanut butter. Parchment paper is recommended to prevent sticking.

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