Pin Soft, chewy cookies made with ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips—naturally sweetened and deliciously simple.
I made these cookies with my kids on a rainy afternoon, and they loved mashing the bananas and mixing everything together. The end result was a batch of warm, gooey cookies that disappeared in minutes!
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas: 2 large, mashed
- Coconut oil: 2 tablespoons (or melted butter)
- Rolled oats: 2 cups
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas:
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth, then stir in coconut oil.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Add oats, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Mix to combine.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Stir chocolate chips into the batter.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until set and golden at edges.
- Cool:
- Let cookies cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Sharing these cookies at our family picnic brought smiles all around—even grandparents found them irresistible!
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, fork or potato masher, baking sheet, parchment paper, spoon or cookie scoop.
Allergen Information
Contains oats (check for gluten-free certification if sensitive), and chocolate (may contain traces of dairy or soy). Make dairy-free by choosing appropriate chocolate chips and always check labels.
Nutritional Information
Per cookie: 105 calories, 4 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein.
Pin Try these cookies warm with a glass of milk or keep a batch ready for lunch boxes. They're a simple pleasure any time of day!
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I substitute coconut oil with another fat?
Yes, you can use melted butter or a dairy-free alternative to maintain the texture and flavor.
- → How do I make these cookies dairy-free?
Simply use dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil instead of butter to keep them dairy-free.
- → What's the best way to store leftovers?
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh.
- → Can I add nuts or dried fruit?
Yes, chopped nuts or dried fruit can be added to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
- → Are these cookies gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free oats to ensure the cookies are gluten-free and safe for sensitive diets.