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Easy Chewy Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies

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These chewy breakfast cookies combine ripe bananas and peanut butter for a quick, energizing, and wholesome morning treat that’s perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1/2 cup creamy or chunky unsalted peanut butter
  • 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free oats optional)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still slightly chunky (about 1 cup mashed).
  3. Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined into a creamy, sticky mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Slowly fold the dry oat mixture into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or shredded coconut if using.
  7. Drop 12 evenly sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies chewy. Cool cookies completely before storing to maintain texture. Microwave bananas for 20 seconds if not ripe enough. Store in airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week refrigerated, or freeze up to 3 months.

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