Need to use up your overripe bananas? Banana Oatmeal Cookies are delicious and so simple to make.
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
We had 10 uneaten ripe bananas last week. Sometimes I buy bananas and they disappear in one day…other times they sit…uneaten…for days…and I am forced to make some delicious banana cookies.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These are one of my absolute favorite cookie recipes. I like to make a big batch and then freeze most of them. Then just grab a cookie or two out of the freezer and either pop them in the microwave when I need a snack for myself or I can put one in the kids school lunch box.
The dough can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days if you want to save some dough and bake the cookies later. Dough can also be frozen and used for later. Just be sure to thaw it in the fridge before using.
OATMEAL COOKIES
These banana cookies are a delicious with the addition of the oatmeal. I think it gives these Banana Oatmeal Cookies the perfect texture and keeps them soft and moist…which is exactly what you want in a Chewy Banana Cookie.
I make these cookies with chocolate chips and they taste great! However, you can easily customize this recipe! You can try them with raisins, cranberries, coconut, or any type of nut (almonds, walnuts, pecans).
WHAT TYPE OF OATS SHOULD I USE?
There are 4 different types of oats: old fashioned oats, quick oats, steel cut oats, and instant oats. Old fashioned oats are flattened grains with a firm texture. Quick oats are thin grains with a smooth texture. Steel cut oats are chopped grains with a chewy texture. And lastly, instant oats are thin and finely chopped grains with a soft texture.
In this recipe, I recommend using old fashioned oats because they provide more chew and texture to the cookies and hold the shape better while baking. You may also use quick oats, however, these won’t provide as good of a texture because they soak up the wet ingredients. Do not use steel cut or instant oats in this recipe.
This recipe can also be adjusted for your dietary needs! To make them gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free oats and gluten free flour. To make them vegan or dairy free, simply use dairy free chocolate chips!
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Need To Use Up Your Overripe Bananas? Banana Oatmeal Cookies Are Delicious And So Simple When You Need To Make Some Easy Banana Cookies. Throw In Some Chocolate Chips To Make Them Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 small/medium or 1 extra-large ripe bananas about 1/2 heaping cup banana
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temp.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Mash the bananas1.
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To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the egg, mashed bananas, sugars, butter, vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 4 minutes.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the chocolate chips, and beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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Line baking sheet with a silicone mat, parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
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Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, form cookie dough into equal sized balls.
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Place mounds on baking sheet and bake for about 13 minutes.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet or a cookie rack for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container. Cookies will keep at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes
- Mash bananas in a bowl with a fork or in your stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
- Makes about 2 dozen cookies.
BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES
I think you might enjoy them as much as our family does. They go fast so you might want to make a double batch.
MORE COOKIE RECIPES
Are you interested in finding some more cookie recipes? Here are some of our favorites!
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Butter Cookies
- Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Lemon Drop Cookies
- Lemon Meltaway Cookies
- Swig Sugar Cookies
COOKIE SUPPLIES
- Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
- Cookie Baking Sheet (we love these pans)
- Silicone Baking Mats
- Cookie Scoop
- Silicone Spatulas
- Cooling Racks
- Hot Pads
Did you like this recipe? If so, I would love for you to pin it! Thanks! xoxo
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On the printed recipe you said “cookies will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week” – shouldn’t that be in the refrigerator for up to 1 week?
Yes. You can refrigerate them. Thanks and Enjoy!
Is it possible to take the rolled oats and grind them to a flour state? I want to make these for my son with autism and he has issues with rolled oats. Would I have to do anything different if I grounded the rolled oats?
Yes. You can use a food processor to grind your oats into oat flour. As far as substituting the oat flour for rolled oats, I am not sure. You can substitute the flour for oat flour. Here is a link to a website that may help you understand the conversion better: http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/can-substitute-rolled-oats-flour-cookies-40457.html Thanks!
Will this recipe work without an egg? Or what is an egg substitute as my do is alergic to eggs. Thanks. Looks so yummy!
I am not sure about egg replacements. I haven’t done a lot of research on that. I do know they have egg supplements out there…just not sure which ones are the best! Hope you can find one. I do have this recipe that doesn’t use eggs and it is similar! https://www.theidearoom.net/skinny-banana-cookies/
These turned out so yummy! I had a roommate in college who used to make them, I’m happy to have the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you tried them and like them! yay!
We had a bunch of overripe bananas and the kids gobbled these up- thank you! A new favorite recipe!
Yay! So glad they loved them! They are my go to cookie now!
Hi Amy, there are a few recipes I’d like to pin but I’m not seeing a pin button that will save it. I can go to your pinterest page but I’m having trouble finding the recipe. Thanks.
Heidi- Here is the pin and the recipe is attached. Hope this helps. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/32369691056832225/
This tasted really good and super easy to make! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipe! Highly recommended!
Allyssa- Glad you enjoyed them.
Light & fluffy, these cookies are the best!! My kids ask for them all the time!
Natalie- They really are so light and fluffy!
My kids are obsessed with these cookies!! I always try to save a couple bananas to make them!
Kristyn- They are pretty darn tasty!
I love the addition of the banana in these cookies. It compliments the chocolate chips so well!
Katie- I love the banana too!