Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
This Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is soft, sweet and full of comfort. It is perfect for breakfast, snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
Mash the Bananas
- Put bananas in a bowl. Mash with fork until smooth and creamy.
Add Butter and Sugar
- Add melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix well until smooth.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Crack egg into bowl. Add vanilla. Whisk until creamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt evenly.
Add Oats
- Add rolled oats to dry mix. Stir until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Add dry mixture to banana mixture. Stir gently until dough forms.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold chocolate chips into dough evenly using spatula.
Add Nuts (Optional)
- Add chopped nuts if using. Mix gently into dough.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
Shape the Cookies
- Scoop dough. Place spoonfuls on tray with space between.
Flatten Slightly
- Press each cookie gently for even baking.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove from oven. Cool on rack before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
- Add raisins for fruity sweetness
- Use coconut sugar for deeper taste
- Add peanut butter for protein boost
- Use whole wheat flour for fiber
- Add chia seeds for nutrition
- Use honey instead of sugar
- Add shredded coconut for texture