Description
Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet, ripe bananas and hearty oats, creating a chewy, nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. These cookies are not only easy to whip up but also versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. With their comforting aroma and wholesome ingredients, these cookies will transport you back to cherished moments in the kitchen. Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your sweet tooth while nourishing your body!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the egg (or flax egg), brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg