Deliciously Easy Banana Oat Cookies You'll Love to Bake
These Banana Oat Cookies are quick, easy, and deliciously wholesome, perfect for anyone craving a homemade treat.
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Fork or potato masher
- spoon or cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 pieces ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture
- 1 cup rolled oats gives delightful chewiness
- ½ cup nut butter almond or peanut adds richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
- ½ teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth and spice
- ¼ cup chocolate chips optional, for added sweetness
Instructions
Step-by-Step 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 and creamy.
- Stir in nut butter and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.
- Add rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and chocolate chips into the banana mixture, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Scoop generous spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 55mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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