Description
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy and delicious treat made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, bananas, and Greek yogurt. Naturally sweetened with honey and enriched with peanut butter and dark chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to prepare, baked to a golden perfection, and provide a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats
- Sea salt, a pinch
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, a pinch of sea salt, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dark chocolate chips. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly. Add the peanut butter, honey, and Greek yogurt, then whisk until well combined and smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir well until all components are fully incorporated, forming a sticky dough.
- Form cookies: Using a medium scoop (about 3 tablespoons), scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of a spoon to shape the cookies.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookies turn slightly golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy as a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or any nut butter of choice.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free yogurt.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances the flavor contrast with the sweet ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
