Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Soft chewy banana oatmeal cookies recipe Healthy delicious easy baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in any desired add-ins, such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) for best results.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the hearty texture of rolled oats. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunchbox treat, or after-dinner snack.