Description
Banana Oat Cookies are the perfect solution for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy, delicious snack or breakfast option. Made without eggs, oil, flour, or butter, these cookies are not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. Packed with wholesome oats and ripe bananas, they offer a delightful taste that kids and adults alike will love. Ideal for busy mornings or as a satisfying afternoon treat, these vegan and gluten-free cookies can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Enjoy them on their own or paired with fresh fruit or yogurt for an extra boost of nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quick oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quick oats, cinnamon, salt, peanut butter, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and optional chocolate chips. Stir until well mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of the mixture onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 14-17 minutes until edges begin to brown. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg