Description
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy and delicious treat that are easy to make. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian, making them a versatile snack option for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in chocolate chips, raisins, or seeds if desired.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and sweetened with bananas and honey.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
