Description
Deliciously soft and chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural sweeteners. These wholesome cookies are perfect as a healthy snack or breakfast treat, and can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor. Easy to make and naturally gluten-free when using certified oats, these cookies offer a nutritious alternative to traditional sweets.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth to create the base of the cookie dough.
- Combine Ingredients: Add rolled oats, peanut or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir all ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to add extra flavor and texture to the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Flatten each scoop slightly using the back of a spoon to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- The cookies are naturally soft and chewy, making them ideal as a nutritious breakfast option or a wholesome snack throughout the day.
- Store homemade cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
