Description
Irresistible Healthy Summer Banana Monster Cookies are a delightful treat that combines wholesome ingredients for a chewy, flavorful snack. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, hearty oats, and rich dark chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for summer gatherings or a quick pick-me-up. Easy to prepare and nutritious, they make guilt-free indulgence a reality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined.
- Add the oats, dark chocolate chips, and cinnamon; mix until evenly blended.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and flavor.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to avoid breakage.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a warm treat.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts, swapping nut butters, or using dark chocolate chunks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, consider refrigerating them or freezing them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg