Prep time: 1 hour, 30 minutes What you need: 2 cups uncooked regular oats 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups mashed banana 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract What to do: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and stir well. In a separate bowl, combine the banana, oil, and vanilla and stir well. Add the banana mixture to dry ingredients, stirring as you add. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Place rounded tablespoon-size scoops of dough onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer the cookies to wire racks. Cool completely before serving. Nutritional analysis (per serving): 120 calories 3g protein 9g fat 1.5g sat. fat 10g carbohydrate 2g fiber 0mg cholesterol 55mg sodium 4g sugars Serves: About 12 Serving size: 1 cookie Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used. Back to Articles Related Articles Diabetes Center Our Diabetes Center provides information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes. Read More Diabetes Center Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn how to manage the disease and keep your child healthy. Read More Eating Out When You Have Diabetes Dining out is probably a part of your social scene. If you have diabetes, you can pretty much eat the same foods as your friends and family. You just have to keep track of what you eat and enjoy certain foods in moderation. Read More Eating Out When You Have Diabetes Everybody loves to eat out. Can kids with diabetes go out to restaurants? Read More Meal Plans and Diabetes People with diabetes don't need to be on strict diets, but do need to pay attention to what they eat and when. Crack open the cookbooks and surf to your favorite recipe website because it's time to plan meals that you love! Read More Meal Plans and Diabetes Kids with diabetes don't have to follow a special diabetes diet, but they may need to pay more attention to when they eat and how much is on their plates. Read More Meal Plans: What Kids With Diabetes Need to Know Meal plans help people with diabetes eat right and stay healthy. What's a meal plan? Read More About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes Just like everyone else, kids who have diabetes need to eat a variety of healthy foods. Give these nutritious recipes a try! Read More Diabetes Center Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do. Read More About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes These recipes were created for kids with diabetes, but can be enjoyed by anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks. Read More About Recipes for Teens With Diabetes A diabetes educator and dietitian chose these recipes, but they're not just for people with diabetes. Almost anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks can enjoy them. Read More PB & Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet. Read More Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.