Description
These banana oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, making them a comforting treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming mounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use truly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana cookies, oatmeal cookies, easy cookie recipe