Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Celebrate National Cookie Day with these wholesome, soft, and naturally sweet banana oatmeal cookies. Perfectly chewy and packed with the goodness of ripe bananas and oats, this easy-to-make recipe offers a nutritious alternative to processed store-bought snacks. Ideal for a quick breakfast-on-the-go or a guilt-free afternoon treat, these cookies use the natural sugars of fruit to provide delightful warmth and flavor for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas (very spotty)
- 1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray or butter.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Add the oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and raisins to the banana mash.
- Stir the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each mound gently with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the tray before serving.
Notes
Select bananas with dark brown spots for the highest natural sweetness. You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries for a tart flavor profile. If needed, use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.