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Golden brown banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate chips on wooden serving board
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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and rich chocolate chips, they’re the perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ripe banana mashed (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-Ins
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, mashed banana, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra boost of banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 7g
  • Protein: 3g