Description
Delicious and healthy banana oatmeal cookies made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You may leave some small lumps for added texture if desired.
- Add the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the mashed bananas. Mix well until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. Ensure the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Add the rolled oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each cookie, as they may spread slightly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg