Looking for a quick and healthy cookie recipe that is gluten-free and full of flavor? These homemade peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with goodness from oats, banana, and chocolate chips. The best part is they are rich in fiber and protein, making them a guilt-free snack for any time of the day. With just a few simple ingredients and less than an hour of baking, you can enjoy these delicious cookies fresh from the oven.
Total Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cookies
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup mashed banana
- 4 tbsp butter or ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats (lightly ground in a food processor)
- 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Method – How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease your baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine honey and peanut butter, then add mashed banana and melted butter. Mix well.
- Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, stir together oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
- Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
- Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to drop equal portions of cookie dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired.
Enjoy your healthy, chewy, and fiber-rich peanut butter cookies!
