Soft and Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Make these soft and chewy banana oatmeal cookies using ripe bananas for natural sweetness. This easy recipe creates a wholesome treat perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (such as chocolate chips or chopped walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, mix-ins (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon, as they will not spread much during baking.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can brown the butter before adding it, though this recipe focuses on simplicity.
- If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking, consider looking into meal planning strategies to fit your dietary goals.
- These cookies are great for using up bananas before they spoil, similar to how one might use a meal delivery service to manage fresh ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0