Description
Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats for a chewy, soft texture. Perfect as a quick breakfast or a cozy snack, these cookies are not only easy to make but also customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and keep your taste buds happy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg