Peanut butter and banana biscuits are a well-liked snack that brings together the flavors of peanut butter and banana. They were made by Incas and Aztecs while peanut butter was invented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bananas came from Southeast Asia to America during the 16th century, but their repute grew in the late nineteenth century after the introduction of refrigerated shipping. Elvis Presley popularized the combination of bananas with peanut butter. The recipe for this wholesome snack, which you may provide to your dogs, will be covered in this post.

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Ingredients:

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). A baking sheet should either be lightly greased or lined with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl combine mashed bananas, honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.

In another mixture, combine oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture stirring constantly until the dough is thick; add cut nuts or chocolate chips if desired.

On the prepared baking sheet using a spoon or cookie scoop drop dough by spoonful keeping them about 2 inches apart; press each mound down gently using either fingertips or the back of the spoon.

Bake in a preheated oven for about twelve to fifteen minutes till the edges turn golden brown.

Allow biscuits to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes after taking them out from the oven before moving onto it after cooling completely transfer them to a wire rack.

Store these biscuits inside an airtight container in your fridge for over a week or at room temperature for three days. Have your delicious morning meal or snack with peanut butter and banana biscuits.