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Oatmeal Banana Cookies

Quick, easy, and oh-so-tasty oatmeal banana cookies that are perfect for busy days or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness.
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter Can substitute with almond butter.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Both options work for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • a pinch pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional) Add for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they’re gooey.
  3. Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until well-combined. If adding chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in now.
  4. Using a tablespoon, scoop out dollops of the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Ripe bananas yield sweeter cookies. Customize with different nut butters or add-ins as you see fit. These cookies freeze well in an airtight container.