Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Soft, Chewy & Easy)
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup. Made with oats, almond butter, and chocolate chips, they're perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about ¾ cup)
- ½ cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, salt, cinnamon, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your hands.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- Rolled oats provide the best chewy texture.
- For a no-added-sugar version, omit the maple syrup and use extra-ripe bananas.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.