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Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies: Soft, Healthy, and Easy Recipe

Four freshly baked banana oatmeal cookies loaded with visible oats and chocolate chips, resting on a light blue plate.
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Make soft, chewy banana oatmeal cookies using ripe bananas for natural sweetness. This easy recipe is perfect for a wholesome snack or quick breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (optional: chocolate chips or chopped walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in your chosen mix-ins, like chocolate chips or walnuts, if using.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Flatten the tops slightly with the back of a spoon, as these cookies do not spread much.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. For softer cookies, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas; they provide the best moisture and natural sweetness for these healthy banana snacks.
  • For a gluten-free friendly banana cookies option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • If you prefer a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 15 minutes before scooping.

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