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Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy, naturally sweetened treat combining ripe bananas, almond butter, and oats with rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a snack or dessert, they are easy to make and gluten-free when using gluten-free oats.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (approx 3/4 cup mashed)
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (can substitute peanut butter)
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, salt, cinnamon (if using), chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts to distribute all the dry components evenly.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and stir until everything is thoroughly combined into a cookie dough.
  5. Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Gently press each cookie slightly flattened with your hands to help them bake evenly.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges and feel set to the touch.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free recipe.
  • Substitute almond butter with peanut butter if preferred.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and consider using sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
  • These cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly; for crunchier, bake a minute or two longer.

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