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    Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: May 19, 2025 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

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    Prepare these easy-to-make Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies with basic ingredients for a quick, healthy, and irresistible on-the-go breakfast, snack, or dessert! Naturally sweetened with honey, these cookies are ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!

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    Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! These banana oat peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet from the honey and bananas. They come together in no time—under 30 minutes!—and work for breakfast, snack time, or even when you’re just craving a sweet treat without the guilt.

    They’re one of my go-to ways to use up those overripe bananas sitting on the counter. Packed with peanut butter, oats, and a touch of cinnamon, these cookies are cozy and satisfying. I like to keep a bunch in the freezer so I can grab one with my coffee in the morning… or sneak one after the kids go to bed. They’ve got all the banana bread vibes, but in a cute little cookie form!

    flavorful breakfast cookies that have banana in them

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    • Why You’ll Love these Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Tips for Cookie Success
    • Storing Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies
    • More Cookie Recipes to Try
    • Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

    Why You’ll Love these Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies

    • Naturally Sweetened– made with honey and ripe bananas- no added sugar is needed.
    • Flour-Free– gluten-free friendly when gluten free oats are used.
    • One Bowl– fewer dishes to clean up making cookie eating way more enjoyable.
    • Freezer-Friendly– great for making ahead and storing for busy mornings. A great grab and go option.

    a healthy breakfast cookie made from pantry staple ingredients.

    Ingredient Notes

    See printable recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and step by step directions on how to make these banana peanut butter cookies.

    • Oats– I use quick oats, but old-fashioned or rolled oats work too. Even quinoa flakes can be subbed in!
    • Cinnamon- just enough to add a warm spice flavor throughout.
    • Baking Powder/Baking Soda/Salt
    • Bananas– Ripe or overripe bananas are perfect! The riper they are, the sweeter your cookies will be. You’ll want to use mashed bananas.
    • Peanut Butter– I use creamy, however, crunchy peanut butter works too, feel free to use sunflower seed butter, almond butter, or any healthy peanut butter alternatives such as powdered peanut butter.
    • Honey– Local raw honey adds sweetness and allergy-fighting goodness.
    • Vanilla Extract– pure is best versus imitation.
    • Chocolate Chips– optional, but highly recommended, I like using mini chocolate chips, but any type including dark chocolate chips are great.

    a hearty breakfast made from simple ingredients and freezer friendly.

    Variations and Add-Ins

    • Swap honey for maple syrup.
    • Replace peanut butter with peanut butter powder to save on calories/fat. Be sure to add water to peanut butter powder to get consistency correct before adding into recipe.
    • Stir in fried fruit like raisins, cranberries, or blueberries.
    • Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, Sunflower Seed Butter, or any other nut butter works great.
    • Add Chia seeds, flax seeds, or nuts (like chopped pecans or walnuts) for extra nutrition.
    • These are already flour-less, however, to make these Gluten-Free use gluten free oats.

    How to make Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies

    Making these banana oat peanut butter cookies is super simple and only takes one bowl…let’s get started!

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients until just combined.

    all the ingredients needed to make Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies in a mixing bowl.

    Scoop cookie dough using a ¼ measuring cup and place it on the baking sheet.

    cookie dough made in a mixing bowl and ready to scoop.

    Gently flatten the cookies with a fork as they don’t spread in the oven and this will help them cook more evenly.

    scooped cookie dough shaped on a piece of parchment paper ready to bake.

    Place baking sheet in oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until just set in the middle.

    Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies on a cookie sheet.

    Remove and allow to cool slightly before serving!

    Tips for Cookie Success

    • Shape the cookies to size/shape desired as they don’t spread much when baking.
    • Use dark chocolate as it is the healthiest type of chocolate and adds the most flavor to these cookies.
    • These cookies have the taste and texture of muffins/banana bread, they don’t get hard and crunchy like normal cookies can.
    • Bake cookies until just set in the middle. You don’t want to over-bake these cookies.

    Storing Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies

    • Fridge: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
    • Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw or microwave briefly before eating.
    • Dough: Keep unbaked dough in the fridge (covered) for up to 3 days.

    More Cookie Recipes to Try

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies– thick, soft, and chewy treats offer a delightful combination of rich peanut butter, wholesome oats, and mouthwatering chocolate chips, making them an irresistible choice for all cookie lovers.

    Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies– soft, chewy, and bursting with the delicious flavors of raspberry and chocolate, these Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must try!

    Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies– dark Chocolate Chunks and sweet cherries make an incredible combination.

    Peanut Butter Blossoms– made with creamy peanut butter, the dough is rolled in sugar and pressed with a chocolate Hershey kiss. These easy to make cookies turn out perfectly soft and chewy every time!

    Macaroon Kiss Cookies– combine flaky sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese for a chewy cookie everyone will enjoy!

     

     

    These healthy Banana Peanut Butter Oat cookies are one of our favorite make-ahead breakfast ideas. Quick, wholesome, and freezer-friendly—perfect for busy mornings or snack attacks! Save this recipe, share it with a friend, and drop a comment below if you try it! I’d love to hear what you think!

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    Banana Oat Peanut Butter Cookies stacked and ready to serve.

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Enjoy these delicious and healthy peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies, perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack. Made with natural ingredients, these cookies are a guilt-free treat!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 197 kcal

    Equipment

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    • Cookie Sheet
    • Cookie Dough Scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup quick oats
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 bananas, mashed
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoon honey (local is best)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients.
    • Using a ¼ measuring cup, scoop and place onto the parchment paper.
    • Somewhat flatten the cookies with a fork as they don't spread in the oven and this will help them cook more evenly.
    • Place baking sheet in oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
    • Remove and allow to cool slightly before serving!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 253mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Betty says

      July 09, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      Why use quick oats? Can rolled oats be used?

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      • Kristin says

        July 12, 2021 at 11:04 am

        I always have quick oats on hand, but rolled oats work great as well! Enjoy!

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