Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, a guilt-free treat perfect for any occasion. With just four simple ingredients, these vegan, low-sugar, and gluten-free cookies are incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether you need a quick snack or a nutritious dessert, they satisfy your cravings while keeping your health in check. The combination of creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas creates a deliciously soft texture, while the option to customize with chocolate chips or coconut adds a fun twist. Enjoy them as a snack, breakfast option, or even as part of your favorite yogurt parfait!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons all-natural almond butter (or extra peanut butter)
- 1 small banana, mashed until smooth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of sea salt, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, mini dark chocolate chips or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, almond butter (if using), and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Form dough into about 10 balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Press down lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom.
- If desired, sprinkle with sea salt after baking. Let cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg