Description
Deliciously soft and naturally sweet Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and peanut butter. These easy-to-make, healthy cookies are perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack, featuring a moist and chewy texture enhanced with optional raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote easy cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth. Stir in the natural peanut butter (or almond butter), honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly combined and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is thick and sticky.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: Gently fold in raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts if you choose to include them, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Use a spoon to scoop out spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- These cookies have a naturally soft and chewy texture rather than a crisp one.
- For firmer cookies, bake a few minutes longer, but be careful not to overbake to avoid dryness.
- Feel free to customize your cookies by adding shredded coconut, different dried fruits, or seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
