Banana Oat Cookies

How to make Banana Oat Cookies

Banana oat cookies are a wholesome, cozy treat with chewy oats and sweet banana in every bite. They are simple to make, lightly golden around the edges, and soft in the center. Perfect for using up ripe bananas, these cookies work beautifully as a breakfast cookie, lunchbox snack, or easy afternoon bite.

1. 1Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
3. 3Whisk in the brown sugar, melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. 4Add the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. 5Stir until a soft cookie dough forms.
6. 6Fold in the chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips or raisins.
7. 7Let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the oats absorb some moisture.
8. 8Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies apart.
9. 9Gently flatten each cookie slightly and top with a thin banana slice if desired.
10. 10Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
11. 11Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
12. 12Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Tips for the best result

• Use bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness
• Let the dough rest before baking for a better chewy texture
• Flatten the cookies slightly because they do not spread much
• Bake just until the edges turn golden to keep the centers soft
• Cool completely before storing so the cookies do not become soggy

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