Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy and delicious treat made with ripe bananas, almond butter, and rolled oats. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with chocolate chips and walnuts, these cookies are moist, chewy, and perfect for a guilt-free snack or breakfast on the go. They are gluten-free and made without refined sugars, making them a wholesome choice for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (approx 3/4 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (can substitute peanut butter)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 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 Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, salt, optional cinnamon, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts ensuring even distribution of the ingredients.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are combined and a dough forms.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, drop dollops of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each cookie down with your hands to slightly flatten them for even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter if preferred.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Optional cinnamon adds a warm spice but can be omitted if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts and use sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: banana oatmeal cookies, healthy cookies, gluten-free cookies, chocolate chip cookies, almond butter cookies, maple syrup cookies, banana snacks
