Banana Oat Cookies
These Banana Oat Cookies are the perfect blend of healthy and delicious! Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, they’re easy to make and ideal for a guilt-free snack or quick breakfast. Visit Satisfy Your Cravings for the full recipe and discover how to create these wholesome treats in no time!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl: A large bowl to mash the bananas and mix all the ingredients together.
- Fork or Potato Masher: To mash the bananas until smooth.
- Spoon or Spatula: For mixing the ingredients.
- Baking Sheet: To bake the cookies.
- Parchment Paper or Non-stick Baking Mat: To line the baking sheet and prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Cookie Scoop or Spoon: To portion out the cookie dough onto the baking sheet.
- Oven Mitts: For safely handling the hot baking sheet.
- Wire Cooling Rack: To cool the cookies after baking.
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 Cups Rolled oats
- 1/4 Cup Natural peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 Cup Honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon (optional, for a hint of spice)
- 1/4 Cup Dark chocolate chips (optional, for a touch of indulgence)
- 1/4 Cup Chopped nuts of seeds (optional, for added crunch)
- 1/4 Cup Dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mash the Bananas:In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. The bananas should be free of lumps, as they will serve as the base and sweetener for your cookies.
- Combine Ingredients:Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined and you have a sticky, cohesive dough.
- Fold in Add-ins:Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruits if you're adding any. This step is where you can get creative and customize the cookies to your liking.
- Scoop and Shape:Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of the spoon, as they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake:Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges. The cookies should be firm to the touch but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.