Description

These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat combining the sweetness of ripe bananas and chocolate chips. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, they are an ideal snack for any time of the day, bringing comfort and flavor to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 medium overripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1 cup)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
1 ½ cups chocolate chips, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda, then set aside.
Cream together butter and sugars in a stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes; add mashed banana, egg, and vanilla, mixing until combined (mixture will be slightly lumpy).
Stir in the flour mixture until just combined, and then add the oats and chocolate chips if using.
Scoop 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough onto the cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until cookies are light golden and set, with a non-glossy surface on top.
Let cool on the baking sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For chewier cookies, use old-fashioned oats instead of quick cooking oats.
You can freeze the dough for later use; just scoop it into balls and freeze before baking.
Feel free to mix in nuts or dried fruits to customize your cookies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg