Description
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with the goodness of bananas, oats, and nuts, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips or raisins if using. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well and are perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or snack.
- Use gluten-free oats and flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
