Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and nutritious snack made with ripe bananas and rolled oats, offering a chewy texture and natural sweetness without refined sugars.
Ingredients
2 large Ripe Bananas
1.5 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 teaspoon Cinnamo
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth
- Stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon to the mashed bananas
- Add rolled oats and salt, mixing until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly to form cookies
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are firm and tops look set
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
If the dough seems too wet, add a tablespoon of oats; if too dry, add a splash of almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American