Description
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a deliciously wholesome treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the hearty texture of rolled oats. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these cookies are chewy on the inside and slightly crispy on the edges. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they deliver guilt-free indulgence that satisfies cravings without sacrificing health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently fold in the rolled oats and baking powder until no dry patches remain. Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg