Pan-Fried Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Quick and simple cookies pan-fried with peanut butter and ripe bananas, offering a soft, chewy texture without baking. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers ripe bananas, peanut butter (smooth), rolled oats into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp for frying vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 medium mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients form a sticky dough.
2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbsp vegetable oil, swirling to coat the pan evenly.
3. Step 3: Scoop 2 tbsp portions of the dough and flatten slightly into cookie shapes. Place cookies in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, flipping carefully.
4. Step 4: Transfer the cooked cookies to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.