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“I love anything with peanut butter, so when I saw this recipe for soft banana cookies with a yummy peanut butter filling, I had to make them. Using a cookie scoop keeps them nicely rounded and all the same size.”—Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
Nutritional Facts 1 whoopie pie equals 242 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 208 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Go Bananas Whoopie Pies in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p27
Banana BasicsLook for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
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Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2011 by Noemi
LOVED IT! CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THE OTHERS.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by YFAM
I have made these twice now because they got such rave reviews when I took them to work the first time. I have also made the Lemony Gingerbread and the Red Velvet version (all in the February mag), and these were the favorite of all three.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by misscleocat
This recipe is very easy to make. the pies were a big hit at my husband's coffee club.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by ahallimore
The "cookies" were soft and slightly sticky. The filling was good and easy to work with. It is stiff so will not "squirt" out the cookie. My friends preferred this filling and the cookie of the Chocolae Dream Whoopie Pies. This is a big cookie and you can probably eat just one so best made for a crowd.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by MPR.hayward
we love this! Yummy bananas and peanutbutter
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by Cakelady71
I made these for our annual Superbowl party and they were gone in no time! I also made a second batch and this time added some choclate ganach on one of the ssides.. they were better then the first batch!
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by Kochforfun
They make great cookies, especially when eaten still warm. I didn't enjoy the filling. I thought it make too big of a serving for one person. I'll make them again as cookies!
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by chi-rn
This were OK-- & probably more than that IF you called them Go Peanut Butter instead of Go Bananas. The subtle banana flavor was definitely overpowered by the peanut butter. If you're a huge fan of traditional whoopie pies, these will not satisfy.
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by tj4mga
I made these for a Super Bowl food day at my work and they were gone in an hour. Had several requests for the recipe--they were very soft and yummy. I had quite a bit of extra filling, which I think I might use to stuff some chocolate cupcakes! I will definitely make again. They are better at room temp. even though you need to refrigerate because of the cream cheese and butter.
Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by baaby82
The whoopie pie is soft and chewy, but has little flavor and the filling is not peanut buttery enough. I may make it again, but after severe tweeks to the recipe!
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