Description
These Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, hearty, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. With old-fashioned oats, a touch of cinnamon, and the option to add chocolate chips, they make the perfect wholesome treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth (about 3/4 cup).
3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until fully combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the oats and chocolate chips (if using).
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
10. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure your bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Don’t overmix the batter after combining dry and wet ingredients to keep cookies soft.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg