Description
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with simple, natural ingredients, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or dessert, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Include optional ingredients: Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if desired.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and chewy, perfect for those who prefer a more tender cookie texture.
- For added crunch, consider mixing in 1/4 cup of chopped nuts to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
