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Banana-Oat Chocolate Cookies

Banana-Oat Chocolate Cookies
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Banana-Oat Chocolate Cookies are wholesome, naturally sweetened treats made from ripe bananas and rolled oats, delivering a chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or guilt-free dessert, these easy-to-make cookies use simple, nutritious ingredients without refined sugars or artificial additives.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash 2 to 3 ripe bananas until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large lumps remain for even mixing.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry: Fold the dry ingredients into the mashed bananas along with vanilla extract, creating a thick dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Add Chocolate: Stir in the dark chocolate chips so they spread evenly, giving every cookie a delightful chocolate surprise.
  6. Shape and Bake: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges turn golden.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and develop the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Choose very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Use rolled oats instead of instant to maintain ideal texture.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges begin to brown for soft centers.
  • Adjust chocolate chip amounts or add a natural sweetener for desired sweetness.
  • Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ground ginger to add depth of flavor.

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