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Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Enjoy Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies, a delightful treat that combines oats and ripe bananas for a nutritious dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar adds a rich, caramel flavor
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Bananas helps to naturally sweeten
  • 2 large Eggs to bind the mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gives structure
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Soda for lift
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt to balance flavors
  • ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon adds warmth
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg offers gentle spice
For the Cereal Texture
  • 3 cups Old-Fashioned Oats provides chewiness
For the Chocolatey Delight
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips for cheerful bites

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Fold in oats and chocolate chips until just combined.
  7. Portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking.

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