Soft, naturally sweetened cookies made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and simple pantry staples – a perfect guilt-free treat!
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
Add the rolled oats to the wet ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges and firm to the touch.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 110 kcal (per cookie, approx.) | Servings: 12 cookies
Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, naturally sweetened treats made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and pantry staples. These guilt-free cookies are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, with optional add-ins like chocolate chips and nuts for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats until well incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter to suit dietary needs.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
