Description
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate guilt-free treat that combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor. These soft, chewy cookies are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and packed with hearty oats, making them perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Whip them up in just a few minutes, and enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as they bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Stir in the oats and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
- Add the cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix thoroughly.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges and soft in the center.
- Let cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg