Name: Banana Peanut Butter & Oat Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 10 cookies
Cuisine: American

Pesto & Potatoes Verified

January 27, 2026

These breakfast cookies are a great way to use bananas that are going bad. A quick-and-easy recipe, there's no added refined sugar - just real, simple ingredients that result in a delicious combination of flavors!

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Banana Peanut Butter & Oat Cookies

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Add the bananas to a large bowl and mash well with a fork.

Add in the oats, honey, cinnamon, salt, melted coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips (if using). Stir until everything is fully combined.

Use a large cookie scoop to drop about 10 to 12 cookies onto the two baking sheets.

Gently press each cookie down with the back of a spoon or your fingers. These cookies won’t spread on their own while baking.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly browned.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.

Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Banana Ripeness Magic 🍌
Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and better binding in the cookies.
Oat Texture Pro Tip 🥣
Briefly toast the oats in a dry skillet before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and improve overall cookie texture.
No-Stick Cookie Hack 🧈
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
Moisture Control Technique 💧
If the cookie dough seems too wet, let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow oats to absorb excess moisture before shaping.
Chocolate Chip Distribution 🍫
Reserve some chocolate chips to press into the tops of the cookies just before baking for a more professional, visually appealing finish.

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About the Cook

Pesto & Potatoes

Hi, I’m Reed Dunn, the home cook, food blogger and photographer behind Pesto & Potatoes. This is where I share fresh, seasonal plant-based and pescatarian recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and make answering “what’s for dinner?” a little easier.