Oat Banana Chocolate Chip

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These soft, chewy bites combine mashed ripe bananas with rolled oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a naturally sweet, satisfying snack. Coconut oil adds moisture and richness, while a hint of cinnamon enhances the flavor. Simply mix, portion, and bake until golden edges form. Ideal for a quick treat, they suit vegetarian diets with an easy dairy-free option. Enjoy fresh or store to savor later.

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By Olivia Parker

Updated on Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:25:00 GMT

Warm, golden Oat-Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, fresh from the oven, ready to enjoy with a glass of milk. | garlicgroove.com

Soft, chewy cookies made with ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips—naturally sweetened and deliciously simple.

My kids always beg for these cookies after school. They love how the chocolate chips melt inside each soft bite. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste.

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Ingredients

Ripe bananas: 2 large, mashed
Coconut oil: 2 tablespoons (or melted butter)
Rolled oats: 2 cups
Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1/2 cup

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Instructions

Prep:: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mash and mix:: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in coconut oil.
Combine dry:: Add oats, cinnamon if using, and salt. Mix until combined.
Fold in chips:: Fold in chocolate chips.
Shape:: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake:: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.
Cool:: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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These cookies brought everyone around the table. Grandma shared a story about childhood treats, and we laughed while enjoying warm, fresh cookies together.

Required Tools

Mixing bowl, fork or potato masher, baking sheet, parchment paper, spoon or cookie scoop

Allergen Information

Contains oats. For gluten-free, verify packaging. Contains chocolate (check labels for dairy or soy). Cookies can be made dairy-free using suitable chocolate chips. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Each cookie: 105 calories, 4 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein

A close-up of delicious Oat-Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfectly textured with melted chocolate chips and oats. | garlicgroove.com

Try these cookies as a quick breakfast treat or pack them for lunch. The whole family will love every chewy bite.

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Oat Banana Chocolate Chip

Soft, chewy bites blending ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips in a naturally sweet treat.

Prep duration

10 min

Cook duration

15 min

Complete duration

25 min

From Olivia Parker

Type Sweet Treats

Complexity Easy

Heritage American

Output 12 Portions

Dietary requirements Vegetarian

Components

Wet Ingredients

01 2 large ripe bananas, mashed

02 2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter

Dry Ingredients

01 2 cups rolled oats

02 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

03 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

01 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 01

Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 02

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly then stir in the coconut oil until evenly incorporated.

Step 03

Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon if desired, and salt to the banana mixture; stir until well combined.

Step 04

Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough mixture.

Step 05

Shape Cookies: Spoon heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon.

Step 06

Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cookies are set and edges turn lightly golden.

Step 07

Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Necessary tools

Mixing bowl
Fork or potato masher
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Spoon or cookie scoop

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and speak with a healthcare provider if you're uncertain about anything.

Contains oats; verify gluten-free certification if necessary. Contains chocolate which may contain traces of dairy or soy; check labels carefully. Use dairy-free chocolate chips to avoid dairy.

Nutrition breakdown (per portion)

These values are provided as estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.

Energy: 105
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 2 g

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