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Soft & Chewy 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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Make these soft and chewy banana oatmeal cookies using only four simple ingredients. They are naturally sweetened, quick to prepare, and perfect for a wholesome snack or light dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats for GF option)
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until they are smooth.
  3. Add the rolled oats and quick-cooking oats to the mashed banana. Mix well until everything is combined. If you are using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  4. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon, as these cookies will not spread much.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges look set.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas; the riper they are, the sweeter your cookies will be, reducing the need for added sugar.
  • For a chewier texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats for the entire 1.5 cups, or slightly underbake them.
  • If you want a slightly firmer cookie, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the mix.

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