CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES
Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of chocolate chips and the heartiness of oatmeal. These banana oatmeal cookies are not only delicious, but they’re also a healthier alternative to traditional cookies!
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup ripe banana mashed- about 2 medium bananas
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ all purpose flour
- 2 cups quick oats or old fashioned oats old fashioned oats for a more chunky cookie
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ - ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips ½ is usually enough but if you want to intensify chocolate flavor add 3/4 cup
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and both sugars with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the egg, mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Continue to mix on low speed until well combined, set the bowl aside.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and oats with a whisk. Then, gradually add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet ingredients by adding ½ cup or 1 cup at a time and mixing on low speed until all is blended and well combined.
- Lastly, gently fold in the chocolate chips and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Proceed to scoop the dough into 2 tablespoons-sized portions and roll into balls. Then, place them onto your prepared cookie sheets with 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake in the oven for 11-13 minutes.
- Serve: When the cookies have finished baking, they will have a soft center inside. Allow for the cookies to cool to finish cooking and set up. It is best to let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg