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banana bread cookies on a sheetpan.
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Banana Bread Cookies

Banana bread is made into cookies using ripe bananas and pantry staples. So easy and so delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat, Vegetarian
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 16
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 2 large Ripe bananas
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter crunchy works, or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose
  • 1 1/4 cup quick oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl mash the 2 large Ripe bananas.
    banana being mashed with a masher in a bowl.
  • Add the ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Whisk to combine.
    peanut butter added with mashed banana in a bowl.
  • Add 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/4 cup quick oats, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ cup chopped pecans. Use a spatula and stir until incorporated.
    oats and flour added over the banana and peanut butter mixture.
  • Divide the mixture into about 16 balls. Dip your palms in a bit of water and shape them into cookies. Place them on the prepared sheet pan with a bit of space in between. The cookies will lightly spread but mostly keep their shape while baking.
    cookie dough on a sheet pan before baking.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden on the sides. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    baked cookies on a sheetpan.

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Notes

  • You may use any flour of your choice.
  • Make sure the bananas are ripe.
  • Any nuts will work instead of pecans. Or don't add nuts at all if you like.
  • Swap the nuts with chocolate chips if you want it to be more on the sweet side.
  • Allow the cookies to cool before handling.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg