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Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Delightful and wholesome Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and almond butter. Perfect for a snack or breakfast treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the sweeter!
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond butter Can substitute with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Use maple syrup to make it vegan.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Try adding nutmeg for variation.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) Add for extra sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. Add rolled oats, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. If using chocolate chips, add them now. Mix well until combined.
  4. On a lined baking sheet, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Remove from the oven, allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.