Healthy Banana Oat Cookies
These wholesome banana cookies are the perfect naturally sweet treat for National Cookie Day or any day. Made with simple pantry staples like ripe bananas, oats, and cinnamon, they offer a chewy, rustic texture without refined sugars. They are an ideal grab-and-go snack for school lunches or afternoon work breaks, providing a moist and nutritious bite that satisfies cravings without the need for traditional butter or flour.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas, heavily spotted
- 1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup raisins or cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas thoroughly in a bowl using a sturdy fork until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins until well combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each mound gently with the back of a spoon for even cooking.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cookies feel set to the touch.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before removing them from the sheet.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe to provide the necessary sweetness and binding structure. You may use gluten-free oats if preferred. These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.