Perfect Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These banana oatmeal cookies bring together wholesome oats, ripe bananas, and crunchy walnuts for a naturally sweet, soft, and chewy treat. Perfect for healthy snacks or delicious desserts!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
- 1-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease two baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the softened butter to the dry mixture, and beat using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the egg, mashed bananas, and oats until well incorporated. The mixture will be slightly thick and sticky.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Your kitchen will smell heavenly as they bake!
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before storing or serving.