Super Easy Back-to-School Oatmeal Banana Cookies
If you’re in search of a quick, nutritious snack that your entire family will adore, look no further than these Super Easy Back-to-School Oatmeal Banana Cookies. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the hearty goodness of rolled oats, these cookies are a perfect blend of flavor and health. They require minimal ingredients and come together in just 10 minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings or as a delightful after-school treat. Plus, they are completely customizable! Whether you want to add chocolate chips for an extra sweet touch or incorporate nuts for crunch, these cookies cater to all preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the almond butter until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats and optional cinnamon; mix until fully incorporated.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a Silpat mat, flattening each cookie slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the Silpat mat for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg