Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Made with ripe bananas, oats, and a little sugar, banana oatmeal cookies are a tasty and nutritious treat. They're simple to prepare and make a great quick snack!
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Serving
15
Difficulty
Easy
Ripe bananas, oats, and optional toppings like chocolate chips, almonds, or dried fruit combine to make these easy, wholesome banana oatmeal cookies. They are healthier than regular cookies since they are naturally sweetened. The bananas give the oats a silky, chewy feel by binding them together. These cookies can be altered to accommodate dietary restrictions and are gluten-free if certified oats are used. They're easy to prepare and make a great breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 1/4 cup nuts (optional)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 8 g
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Potassium: 150 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.5 mg
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) before making banana oatmeal cookies.
- Mash the ripe bananas until they are smooth in a big bowl.
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla essence, honey (if using), and rolled oats and stir until thoroughly blended.
- Add nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Gently flatten the batter into cookie shapes by dropping spoonfuls onto the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- After a few minutes of cooling on the sheet, move the cookies to a metal tray to finish cooling.
