PB and Banana Cake Cookies

Vegetarian
PB and Banana Cake Cookies
40 min.
18
141kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful PB and Banana Cake Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! Combining the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, these cookies are not only delicious but also vegetarian-friendly. With just 40 minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of 18 scrumptious cookies that are sure to impress family and friends.

Imagine biting into a warm, soft cookie that melts in your mouth, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The buttery base, enhanced by the nutty essence of peanut butter, creates a comforting taste that pairs beautifully with the subtle hints of banana. Each cookie is a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, looking for a quick snack, or simply craving something sweet, these PB and Banana Cake Cookies are the answer. Plus, with only 141 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them guilt-free! Drizzle them with melted frosting and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts for an extra touch of decadence. Get ready to bake and treat yourself to a delightful experience that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  •  eggs 
  • medium banana ripe mashed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • serving roasted peanuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until creamy. Beat in egg. On low speed, beat in banana and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. On low speed, beat flour mixture into peanut butter mixture.
  3. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 1 inch apart.
  4. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
  5. Drizzle cookies with melted frosting and sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein7.22%
Fat50.44%
Carbs42.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.88
Glycemic Load
5.66
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.1630434821481%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:140.84kcal
7.04%
Fat:8.1g
12.46%
Saturated Fat:3.83g
23.91%
Carbohydrates:15.3g
5.1%
Net Carbohydrates:14.58g
5.3%
Sugar:7.15g
7.95%
Cholesterol:22.65mg
7.55%
Sodium:154.82mg
6.73%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:2.61g
5.22%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.68%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.47%
Selenium:4.17µg
5.95%
Folate:23.78µg
5.94%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.45%
Phosphorus:40.89mg
4.09%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.08%
Iron:0.63mg
3.51%
Vitamin A:174.97IU
3.5%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.4%
Magnesium:13.58mg
3.39%
Fiber:0.73g
2.9%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.75%
Calcium:26.1mg
2.61%
Copper:0.05mg
2.42%
Potassium:79.13mg
2.26%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.74%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.56%