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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 120
Enjoy these easy, healthy cookies made with ripe bananas and oats—perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Main

  • 3 pieces ripe bananas (spottier=sweeter)
  • 2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened almond or peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup dark chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or coconut (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in nut butter and vanilla.
  • Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined. Fold in optional add-ins.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the sheet, flatten slightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are vegan and gluten-free; feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, cookies, Healthy