Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Cookies: Light, Tasty and Easy to Bake

Do you ever have those nights when you just have to have something sweet to eat? You ate well all day, so you prefer not to scarf down a bowl of ice cream or resort to whipping up some of that “just for one” cookie dough?

I get that often, too. When I crave something sweet, it's usually for a combo of chocolate and peanut butter. In fact, any dessert I indulge in usually involves peanut butter, in some way.

Who am I kidding? Breakfast usually involves peanut butter, too.

From the green monster to my bowl of “mush” (peanut butter, bananas, and flax or chia seeds), banana and peanut butter is a winning combination. Add in chocolate? What could be better?

Health Benefits

Peanut Butter-high in protein, excellent source of niacin, biotin, B vitamins, calcium and potassium. Rich in tryptophan which promotes healthy nervous system functioning. Good source of boron, which plays a vital role in bone health
Oats-high in fiber, cancer fighting phyto-chemicals, blood glucose and insulin regulating properties, and lower bad cholesterol

I was inspired to bake these cookies, while shopping at Rollin' Oats, during which  I may have been drinking their peanut butter banana shake! 

These cookies are light and super simple to make. They combine my favorite flavors and are kid-friendly too! They’re perfect for that after-dinner craving for something sweet.

Give them a try!

Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mash bananas, then stir in remaining ingredients. Pop the batter in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, then drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!