Description
Soft and wholesome banana breakfast cookies made with nut butter, bananas, and simple mix-ins for an easy, satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large or 3 medium overripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter or sunflower seed butter)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix thoroughly.
- Fold in chopped nuts and optional chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie.
- Bake 10–14 minutes until set and lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Cookies will not spread much, so flatten before baking.
- Store extras in the fridge for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes