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