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stack of cookies with tea, almond milk, strawberries and mint

Jumbo Peanut Butter-Banana Breakfast Cookies

Laura Theodore
These satisfying cookies make festive, fun, and satisfying breakfast fare. Oh, yes — they function as a healthful snack or delicious dessert, too!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cups gluten-free, quick cooking rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 scant cup lightly mashed ripe bananas (about 1½ large bananas or 2 medium sized bananas)
  • cup smooth peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup raisins (see Chef’s Note)
  • ¼ cup vegan dark chocolate chips (see Chef’s Note)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Put the oats, baking powder, and baking soda into a large bowl and stir with a dry whisk until combined.
  • Put the bananas, peanut butter, and maple syrup into a medium-sized bowl and stir with a large spoon until combined, leaving some chunky bits of banana. Add the banana mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine. (The dough will be quite stiff and thick.) Fold in the raisins and chocolate chips.
  • Drop about 3 tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared sheet and flatten slightly with a rubber spatula. Continue in this manner with the remaining dough. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and cookies are almost set. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool for 8 to 15 minutes. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, cookies will keep for about 3 days.

Notes

CHEF’S NOTE: You may use just raisins or just chocolate chips in this recipe, if desired.
Recipe from EASY VEGAN HOME COOKING by Laura Theodore ©2021. Published by Hatherleigh Press, February 2022, Reprinted by permission.