Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Al alternative with healthy oats kick!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup  mashed banana (from 1 sm or med)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together sugars and butter. Beat in egg until smooth, then mix in the peanut butter and mashed banana. Working by hand or with a mixer on low speed, blend dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture. Stir in the oats.
4. Shape dough into tablespoons and place on baking sheet, flattening each slightly with your fingers.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies just begin to turn golden around the edges.
6. Cool on a wire rack.
7. Makes approx 2 dozen.