Banana and Oatmeal Cookies
4 servings
30 minutes
Banana and oatmeal cookies are a light and healthy dessert from American cuisine known for its simple and tasty solutions. This recipe originated as a way to use overripe bananas and create a healthy alternative to traditional sweets. The cookie's flavor is soft, sweet with fruity notes, while the oats give it a tender texture. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack, especially with a cup of tea or coffee. Adding raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips can diversify its taste and make it even richer. The simplicity of preparation makes it an excellent option for busy people, and the natural ingredients promote healthy eating. This cookie requires no sugar or butter, making it a great choice for those watching their diet.
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Mash the bananas with a fork and add oats. Mix everything well and, if desired, add additional ingredients. Since it's hard to guess the size of the bananas, you can adjust the amount of oats. If the mixture seems too runny to you, you can add a bit more oats.
- Bananas: 2 pieces
- Rolled oats: 1 glass
- Chocolate shavings (curls): to taste
- Nuts: to taste
- Raisins: to taste
- Cranberry: to taste
- Dates: to taste
2
When adding additional ingredients, it's important to monitor the viscosity. If you add too much raisins, nuts, or chocolate, the cookies may not hold their shape and crumble. For the specified amount of bananas and oats, 1/3 cup of raisins or other dry fillers will be sufficient.
- Raisins: to taste
- Nuts: to taste
- Chocolate shavings (curls): to taste
3
The final step is to preheat the oven to about 175–180 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper, place the cookies using a spoon, and bake for 15 minutes.