Description
Delicious banana oatmeal cookies that are easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana until mostly smooth.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla to the banana. Mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until incorporated.
- Fold in the oats until evenly mixed. Add optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Optional: Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg