Description
These Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the wholesome goodness of oats. Soft and chewy, with a hint of cinnamon and optional add-ins like walnuts and chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add Optional Add-Ins: Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, use very ripe bananas.
- You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
- These cookies also freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
