Super Easy Back-to-School Oatmeal Banana Cookies Recipe
These Super Easy Back-to-School Oatmeal Banana Cookies are a quick, wholesome treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, they combine naturally sweet bananas and rolled oats with optional chocolate chips and cinnamon for added flavor. Baked until golden and chewy, these cookies require no added sugar and are a kid-friendly, nutritious option for busy mornings or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup almond butter or any nut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they form a smooth consistency, which acts as a natural sweetener and binder.
- Add Almond Butter: Stir in the almond butter thoroughly until the mixture is well combined, adding healthy fats and richness.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats and optional cinnamon to the banana mixture, stirring to coat the oats evenly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips if you choose to use them for a touch of sweetness.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a Silpat non-stick silicone mat on a baking sheet, pressing each cookie down slightly to flatten them for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the cookies are done.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the Silpat mat for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Almond butter can be substituted with peanut butter or any nut/seed butter.
- For vegan option, ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Press cookies down well before baking for a uniform shape and even cooking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
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