Description
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, naturally sweetened treats made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect as a wholesome snack or a kid-friendly dessert, these cookies combine healthful ingredients with indulgent flavors for a soft, moist, and satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup softened butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax egg/applesauce for vegan swap)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Measure out oats, flour, baking soda, and salt separately to make mixing easier and ensure an even dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter or coconut oil with brown sugar until creamy and fluffy. This step helps create a tender cookie texture and enhances flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture. Then fold in the mashed bananas evenly to form a moist, flavorful dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding gently to maintain softness and chewiness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir the chocolate chips into the dough to distribute them evenly for melty chocolate bursts in every bite.
- Bake to Perfection: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the dough; fold ingredients just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes before baking to help cookies hold their shape.
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for better melt and richer flavor.
- Remove cookies as soon as edges turn golden to keep them chewy and soft.
- For variations, consider adding nuts, dried fruits, or spices like cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg