Description
Warm, cozy, and full of banana goodness, these Healthy Banana Treats are a simple way to use up ripe fruit and make everyone smile. Perfect for busy mornings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed (optional, for extra texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray or a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- Add the eggs, nut butter, honey (if using), and vanilla. Stir until the mixture looks glossy and combined.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the dry mix into the wet mix and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tin or drop rounded tablespoons onto the tray for cookies.
- Bake for 12-20 minutes, depending on size. They should be golden at the edges and spring back slightly when touched.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then move to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use unsalted butter or nut butter if a recipe calls for butter; measure oats by spooning into the cup and leveling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg