Description
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a simple, healthy treat made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and optional chocolate chips and nuts. They are naturally sweetened with bananas and lightly spiced with cinnamon, making them a perfect quick snack or breakfast cookie that is easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix base ingredients: In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add optional ingredients: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if you are using them, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn a nice golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can omit the chocolate chips and nuts to make the cookies vegan and simpler.
- Ensure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
- You may add a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor if desired.
