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 large bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas. Mix well until everything is combined. If you are using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. You do not need to flatten them.
- 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 moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and achieve a chewy texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe, spotty bananas; they provide the most moisture and natural sugar, which is key for soft cookies.
- For extra chewiness, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats.
- If you want a variation, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup of peanut butter to the dough mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg