Description
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of ripe bananas, wholesome oats, and a hint of cinnamon, baked to perfection for a soft and cake-like texture. They make a healthy yet indulgent treat perfect for dessert or a snack, with optional chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined for a moist and aromatic batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until fully incorporated, forming your cookie dough.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using, to add texture and flavor variations.
- Form Cookies: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture perfect for a tender bite.
- Use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats if you prefer a chewier cookie.
- Whole wheat flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour as a healthier alternative.
