These chewy banana oatmeal cookies are a delightful snack recipe that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while providing a nutritious option, these cookies are easy to make and require minimal ingredients.
This recipe is straightforward and ideal for using up overripe bananas. You can customize it by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to enhance the flavor and texture.
Simple Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These banana oatmeal cookies are made with mashed bananas, oats, and a few pantry staples. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 cookies, making it a perfect treat for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil or butter, brown sugar or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. If using, fold in chocolate chips or nuts. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 90kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
