Save to Pinterest Soft, chewy cookies made with ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips—naturally sweetened and deliciously simple.
I first made these Oat-Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies for a weekend treat, and their chewy texture and simple prep have made them a favorite at home ever since.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas: Use 2 large, mashed
- Coconut oil (or melted butter): 2 tablespoons
- Rolled oats: 2 cups
- Ground cinnamon (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth, then stir in the coconut oil.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Add oats, cinnamon if using, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add Mix-ins:
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, slightly flatten with the back of a spoon.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until set and lightly golden on edges.
- Cool:
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save to Pinterest My kids love helping mash the bananas and sneaking chocolate chips—making these cookies is always a family affair in our kitchen.
Required Tools
You'll need a mixing bowl, fork or potato masher, baking sheet, parchment paper, and a spoon or cookie scoop for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains oats (check label for gluten-free). Chocolate may contain traces of dairy or soy.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie has approximately 105 calories, 4 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these cookies fresh from the oven or as a grab-and-go snack for busy days.