Description
Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies – Soft, sweet, and loaded with natural banana flavor and hearty oats. Perfect for snacking or dessert, these easy-to-make cookies are customizable with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for a delightful treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium banana)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the oats and any optional add-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft and chewy.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Be careful not to overbake; soft centers keep the cookies chewy.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 115 kcal
