3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1.5 cups quick oats

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, peel the two ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly with a fork until they reach a smooth, liquid-like consistency with few lumps.

3. 3

   Add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter to the mashed bananas and stir until the two ingredients are completely combined and smooth.

4. 4

   Pour in 1.5 cups of quick oats and fold them into the wet mixture until all the oats are evenly moistened and a thick dough forms.

5. 5

   Scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6. 6

   Gently flatten the top of each cookie dough ball with the back of a spoon or your fingers, as these cookies will not spread much during baking.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies feel firm to the touch and are slightly golden on the bottom.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract or a handful of chocolate chips, though this will increase the ingredient count. Ensure you use quick oats rather than old-fashioned rolled oats for the best soft texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• baked
• 3-ingredient
• easy
• healthy