Description

These Healthy Banana Oat Cookies are a simple, nutritious treat perfect for a snack or a quick dessert. Made with ripe bananas, oats, natural nut butter, and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, they offer a wholesome and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without refined sugars. Optional additions like dark chocolate chips, raisins, or walnuts add extra flavor and texture, making these cookies both tasty and healthy.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Then stir in the natural peanut or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Incorporate Optional Add-ins: If using, gently fold in the dark chocolate chips or raisins and chopped walnuts to add extra texture and flavor to the cookies.
Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon to form cookie shapes.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden around the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and improves texture.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Ensure bananas are very ripe to maximize natural sweetness and moisture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.