Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat made with natural peanut butter, almond butter, ripe banana, and warming cinnamon. Sweetened lightly with pure maple syrup and optionally topped with sea salt, they offer a wholesome snack option that’s easy to whip up and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without refined sugars or processed ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons all natural almond butter (or swap for peanut butter)
- 1 small banana, mashed until no clumps remain
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Hemp seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
- Mash Banana: In a large mixing bowl, mash the small banana thoroughly until there are no clumps left, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the natural peanut butter, almond butter, and ground cinnamon to the mashed banana. Mix everything well until the dough forms a cohesive ball and nothing sticks to the sides of the bowl.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Shape Cookies: Roll or scoop the dough into 10 equal balls and arrange them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press down each ball with a fork to flatten slightly.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned.
- Add Finishing Touch: Remove the cookies from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top while still warm to enhance the flavors.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying. This helps them set and hold together better.
Notes
- You can swap almond butter for extra peanut butter if preferred or due to allergies.
- Add mix-ins like mini dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or hemp seeds either folded into the dough or sprinkled on top for extra texture and flavor.
- For a sweeter cookie, increase the pure maple syrup slightly, but these cookies are naturally sweetened by the banana.
- Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and softer texture in the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: Healthy Cookies, Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, Gluten Free Cookies, Nut Butter Cookies, Easy Healthy Snacks
