Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious soft and chewy cookies made with ripe bananas, almond butter, and chocolate chips—a healthier twist on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 3/4 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (can sub peanut butter)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl using a fork.
- Mix in the almond butter and maple syrup until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed.
- Add the rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon (if using) and combine well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts gently.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully, perfect for late-night cravings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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