Description

Deliciously soft and chewy Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, almond butter, and rolled oats. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with chocolate chips and walnuts, these cookies are a healthier treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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)

Add-ins

1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth. This will act as the natural sweetener and binder for the cookies.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until all wet ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon into the wet mixture. Stir gently until evenly mixed and a thick dough forms.
Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Shape Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up without breaking.
Serve and Store: Enjoy these cookies fresh, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

You can substitute peanut butter for almond butter if preferred.
For a gluten-free version, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
Walnuts can be omitted or replaced with other nuts such as pecans or almonds.
Optional cinnamon adds a warm flavor but can be left out if not desired.
These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days as they do not contain preservatives.

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