Description
Deliciously chewy cookies made with ripe bananas and hearty oats, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg (or flaxseed meal for egg-free)
- Optional: chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and mix until blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, and baking soda.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For maximum chewiness, do not overmix the dough. Allow the dough to rest for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: banana cookies, oatmeal cookies, chewy cookies, family dessert, easy baking