Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies, a wholesome treat combining ripe bananas, hearty oats, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert option, these cookies are easy to bake and naturally sweetened with bananas and brown sugar.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 ripe bananas)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready to bake the cookies evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, and melted coconut oil, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Add Flavorings and Leavening: Mix in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt thoroughly to distribute these ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips, folding them gently to ensure a uniform mixture without overmixing.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow room for spreading while baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown on the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- If you prefer, substitute coconut oil with melted butter or a neutral oil.
- For a nuttier flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans with the chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies freeze well; thaw at room temperature before serving.
