Yummy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Why you'll love this dish
Cookies that are healthy and taste amazing? Yes, please! These banana oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet. Perfect for mornings when you’re running late, midday snack breaks, or a dessert you can feel good about. It is guaranteed to disappear fast!
Fun Fact: Bananas are one of the most wasted foods in the world, with millions tossed out annually simply for being too ripe. Recipes like these turn overripe bananas into delicious treats, proving that food at its peak sweetness deserves a second chance!
Benefits
Bananas: A natural sweetener rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber to support heart health, energy, and digestion.
Honey/Maple Syrup: Provides an unrefined sweetness with added antioxidants and minerals compared to processed sugar.
Oats: Packed with soluble fiber (beta-glucan) to aid digestion, regulate blood sugar, and keep you full longer.
Cinnamon: Offers anti-inflammatory properties, helps regulate blood sugar, and adds warm, natural flavor.
Yummy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Servings:
18
20 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
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Cook Time
Total Time
Ingredients
2-3 ripe/overripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins (shredded coconut, dried cranberries, raisins, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
Mix in the oats, cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
Fold in your mix-ins of choice, if desired.
Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are set and the bottoms are lightly browned.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm!!
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