Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Banana Oatmeal Cookies are made with mashed bananas, oats, egg, honey, and cinnamon.Mix the ingredients in one bowl and scoop onto a baking sheet.Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until softly set.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas about 1 1/4 cups mashed
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Optional add-ins:
- Shredded coconut
- Dried cranberries
- Raisins
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the overripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them until mostly smooth.
- Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely combined.
- Add the quick-cooking oats, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or your preferred mix-ins.
- Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon or approximately 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Arrange the cookies about 2 inches apart. Because these Banana Oatmeal Cookies will not spread as much as traditional cookies, gently shape or flatten the tops if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the tops are set and the bottoms are very lightly golden.
- Leave the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer them to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Maple syrup can replace honey in equal amounts for a slightly different flavor.
Chocolate chips are delicious, but you can also use raisins, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut.
For banana breakfast cookies, keep the add-ins simple and pair them with yogurt, fruit, or a glass of milk.