Description
These Basic Banana Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with banana flavor. They’re a simple yet delicious treat that can be made gluten-free and with minimal ingredients. The addition of oats, chocolate chips, or nuts provides extra texture and flavor, making them a versatile and healthier cookie option. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these cookies require no special equipment and come together in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (optional for added texture)
- 1/2 cup sugar (brown or white)
- 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Mash the Bananas:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or a potato masher. -
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
Add the melted butter (or coconut oil) and sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully combined. -
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats (if using), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. -
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just incorporated. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts at this stage. -
Shape the Cookies:
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Gently flatten the tops with the back of a spoon. -
Bake the Cookies:
Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Rolled oats are optional but add a lovely chewy texture to the cookies.
- Adjust sugar to taste if using ripe, sweet bananas. You may reduce sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Banana cookies, gluten-free cookies, healthy cookies, quick dessert, easy banana recipe