Description
These Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with wholesome oats and warm spices. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in Oats and Optional Add-Ins: Mix in the oats, and fold in nuts or raisins/chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally soft and chewy.
- You can add 1 tablespoon of flaxseed or chia seeds for extra nutrition.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
