Delicious Banana Oat Cookies for Guilt-Free Snacking
Enjoy these Banana Oat Cookies, a guilt-free snack that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty rolled oats.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- spatula
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 pieces ripe bananas the sweeter, the better
- 2 cups rolled oats provides hearty texture
- ½ cup peanut butter can substitute with almond or sunflower butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra sweetness
- 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional for sweetness
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Oat Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas, mixing until well combined.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For maximum sweetness, use very ripe bananas. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. They are freezer-friendly for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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