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!
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
