Make these soft and chewy banana oatmeal cookies using only four simple ingredients. This recipe delivers naturally sweetened, wholesome cookies perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Author:leogrant
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:About 12 cookies 1x
Category:Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional addition)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until they are smooth.
Add the rolled oats and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until everything is combined. If you are using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops slightly with the back of a spoon since these cookies do not spread much.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and 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 bananas; the riper they are, the sweeter your cookies will be, reducing the need for added sugar.
For a chewier cookie, use old-fashioned rolled oats. For a softer texture, quick oats work well.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.