Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go, they combine the sweetness of bananas and honey with the heartiness of oats and optional dark chocolate chips, baked to golden perfection for a soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth to create a natural sweetness and moisture base for the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the nut butter and honey or maple syrup with the mashed bananas until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon until the batter is evenly blended and has a thick consistency.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie batter.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on the edges and appear set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, then enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Almond or peanut butter both work well; choose based on your flavor preference.
- Dark chocolate chips are optional but add a nice touch of indulgence.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free option, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
