Description
Banana Bread Cookies bring together the classic comfort of banana bread in a delightful, portable treat that melts in your mouth. Packed with ripe bananas and warm spices, these cookies are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying during a quiet afternoon at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Mash 2 ripe bananas completely smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Incorporate ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg into the mashed bananas. Blend until thoroughly combined.
- Separately whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt in another bowl.
- Gradually merge dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until your dough reaches a soft, cohesive texture.
- Gently fold in optional ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or raisins if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared sheet, lightly pressing each portion to flatten slightly.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are key to a sweeter, more intense flavor, so let them sit until they’re soft and brown-speckled.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular flour with almond or oat flour and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit can transform these cookies into a personalized treat that matches your taste preferences.
- If the dough seems too wet, chill it for 15-20 minutes to help it firm up and prevent spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg