Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (approx 3/4 cup mashed)
• 1/2 cup almond butter (can substitute peanut butter)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s heated thoroughly by the time your cookie dough is ready.

2. 2

   Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.

3. 3

   Combine wet ingredients: Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients: Mix in the rolled oats, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough-like consistency.

5. 5

   Fold in add-ins: Gently fold the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.

6. 6

   Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping each into a round cookie, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.

7. 7

   Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies are set.

8. 8

   Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.