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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Soft and chewy Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies combining ripe bananas, wholesome oats, and rich chocolate chips for a naturally sweet, nourishing treat perfect as a snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (overripe for natural sweetness)
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (use dairy-free for vegan option)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Start by mashing ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky. Measure out oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, then set aside your chocolate chips for easy mixing later.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Add vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir to combine. This forms the flavorful base that keeps your cookies moist and aromatic.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, ensuring everything is evenly distributed for consistent baking.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, mixing just until everything comes together. Overmixing could lead to dense cookies, so stop as soon as the batter looks unified.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle in your chocolate chips and fold them gently through the dough to spread these sweet bursts evenly throughout each cookie.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until cookies are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set properly and keeps their perfect texture intact.

Notes

  • Choose ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cookies.
  • Use old-fashioned oats for the best chewy texture.
  • Mini chocolate chips distribute more evenly; larger chunks make gooier pockets.
  • Slightly underbaking keeps cookies soft and chewy.

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