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Easy Chewy One-Bowl Banana Oat Energy Cookies

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A quick and healthy snack recipe combining mashed bananas and rolled oats for chewy, naturally sweet energy cookies made in one bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (135g)
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional mix-ins: ½ cup mini chocolate chips, or ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Stir in ½ cup natural peanut butter and ¼ cup honey or maple syrup until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently but thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
  5. Fold in optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit) if using, about ½ cup total.
  6. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Gently press each cookie ball down with the back of the spoon for a flatter, chewier texture.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies chewy. Watch baking time closely to prevent drying out. If batter is too wet, add 2 tablespoons more oats. Cookies can be frozen unbaked and baked from frozen.

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Keywords: banana oat cookies, healthy snacks, energy cookies, one-bowl cookies, chewy cookies, quick snacks, peanut butter cookies, gluten-free option, vegan option

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