Description
These oatmeal banana cookies are the perfect no-bake snack for busy days. With minimal ingredients, you can create a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for hot summer days or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (the spottier, the sweeter)
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruits, coconut flakes, or chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking. Gather all your ingredients and measuring tools. - Mash the Bananas
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, with minimal lumps. - Combine Wet Ingredients
Add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined and smooth. - Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until all oats are coated with the wet mixture. - Incorporate Mix-ins
Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruits. - Shape the Cookies
Drop rounded portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers. - Chill to Set
Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes until firm. For faster setting, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Notes
- Chilling Step: Don’t skip this! The cookies need to set in the refrigerator to firm up and hold together.
- Cookie Size: Keep the cookie portions to about 2 tablespoons to maintain a consistent texture and shape.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120-150
- Sugar: 8-10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5-6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18-20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3-4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg