by Amy | Mar 2, 2018 | Cookies | 16 comments
Oatmeal banana cookies are so soft and loaded with chocolate. Perfect when you have a couple of extra ripe bananas. This amazing recipe is from my sister-in-law. I thought to myself, I can put these extra ripe bananas in the garbage or I can make oatmeal banana cookies.
Yep, you guessed it, I made cookies. They have such a great flavor, and they make a perfect snack. They are loaded with oatmeal and bananas, making them a little bit healthy. One can’t eat healthy all the time, but you won’t have to feel as guilty because you are getting a little nutrition in these yummy cookies.
My sister-in-law is a great cook and so any time that you get a recipe from her, you know that it is going to be good. She also has some daughters that are following in her footsteps and they make some fantastic dishes as well.
I like these cookies because sometime you just need a little change from the regular chocolate chip cookie. Also you can use ether instant oats or quick oats. I used quick, and if you are really nice and your husband likes raisin you could also put a few of them in as well.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Oatmeal Banana Cookies?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these Cookies (scroll down for the full recipe):
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
How Do I Make Oatmeal Banana Cookies?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make these Cookies (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Cream until nice and fluffy.
- Add 1 egg and 1 cup mashed bananas, and mix well.
- Add 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 3/4 cups oatmeal. Mix until just combined.
- Gently stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts (if desired).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
I had to laugh the other day, my son bought a new home and after he finished with the bank he comes home and he knocks on my door. (Knock, knock, knock). Then he comes in the house and he says, “I guess that I am a guest now”. He is a funny kid.
Also the neighbor asked him if he even had any towels and he told her, I got some towels for Christmas and my mom said that I could have a fork and so I think that I am in pretty good shape. Ha ha.
How Ripe is Too Ripe for Bananas When Baking?
- If it’s soft and pale brown or darker inside too, it’soverripe and no longer good for eating straight; however, it can be used in bakingor smoothies.
- Once it’s black, thebanana is garbage.
Why Are Overripe Bananas Better To Bake With?
- Overripe Bananas are easier to mash, so that they incorporate more smoothly into the batter.
- They are sweeter because as bananas ripen, starch continues to convert to sugar.
- Bananas are morearomatic whenoverripe.
I have three sets of silverware and I decided since I will only have my husband, myself and my youngest at home, I do not need three sets of silverware. So I decided to get out my good set that I just store in a box and we only use at Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays, and start using it.
So there you go, I am giving him a set and using my silverware that I got from Betty Crocker. Did any of you save Betty Crocker coupons and get yourself some of that silverware? I guess it is really some stainless steel ware. It isn’t really real silver. But you know what I mean. And now, I better find him a mixer so that he can make his own oatmeal banana cookies!
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Yield: 3 dozen
Oatmeal banana cookies are moist and delicious. They are soft and loaded with chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. A favorite of big and little kids.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1 3/4 cups old fashioned oats (uncooked)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar. Cream until nice and fluffy.
- Add egg and bananas and mix well.
- Add flour, salt, cinnamon, soda and oats. Mix until just combined.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield
36Serving Size
1
Amount Per ServingCalories 147Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 19mgSodium 83mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 9gProtein 2g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treatson March 6, 2018 at 8:13 am
Mmmm all my favorite flavors in a cookie! I love banana bread and oatmeal cookies, so this is perfect!! Xoxo
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Amyon March 6, 2018 at 11:34 am
And they are good for us right because they have oatmeal. You are the best!!!
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Carleeon August 4, 2018 at 8:30 pm
These sound (and look!) absolutely scrumptious!
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Amyon August 4, 2018 at 9:44 pm
They are a really good cookie. My sister in law is an amazing cook. I hope that you are having a great weekend!
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Michelleon May 25, 2020 at 10:27 am
Not to be negative here but your recipe doesn’t specify how many tbsp to put on the cookie sheet and if you mean cooked oats or dry. My batter came out very runny.
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Amyon May 25, 2020 at 2:05 pm
Thank you for your comment. The recipe should really say oats, not oatmeal. I appreciate you bringing that to my attention. I will make that clarification. Stagger your cookies on the baking sheet, leaving 1-2 inches between each, to prevent the cookies from spreading and baking into each other. If you cooked the oats before you put them in the cookie dough, that was most likely the problem. Thank you again.
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Marilynon May 29, 2020 at 11:18 am
Yummy!
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Amyon May 29, 2020 at 10:06 pm
Thank you so much. These cookies are fantastic. Thank you for coming by and leaving a comment.
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Antoniaon June 17, 2020 at 2:34 pm
Recipe looked great and we were excited to try them. Ended up bland and spongey— honestly threw them all away. Might try again with significantly more oats.
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Amyon June 17, 2020 at 8:24 pm
So sorry they didn’t turn out for you, this is my sister-in-laws recipe and we truly enjoy them. However, they are a soft cookie, kind of like when you put applesauce or pumpkin in cookies they are soft. I really appreciate you trying them and hope that you will find the perfect recipe for what you are looking for. Thanks again for stopping by.
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Louiseon September 23, 2020 at 8:18 pm
These are the very best oatmeal cookies I have ever made, hands down. And I’ve made a LOT of oatmeal cookies since they are my favorite! Must be the banana. Just adds a lovely moistness and subtle flavor. I add raisins because I love them. I have made these 3 times in 2 months and am getting ready to make them again! Winner!
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Amyon September 23, 2020 at 9:03 pm
Louise, thank you so much, you do not know how nice it is to have your comment after today. I think you are an angel and I am so glad that these cookies are working out for you. Thanks again and have the best week ever.
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Louiseon June 8, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Getting ready to make them again, darn those old bananas!! ???
Thank you again for sharing your incredible recipe, Amy ?
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Amyon June 8, 2021 at 11:06 pm
This is definitely the best way to use up those old bananas! Thank you for your support.
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Olgaon October 11, 2022 at 3:41 pm
These are the BEST cookies I’ve ever had. I blended up the oats a bit in the food processor to make them smoother. I will never try another recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, the banana is not too prevalent, you still get the oats and chocolate. The texture is PERFECT. THANK YOU!!
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Amyon October 11, 2022 at 10:33 pm
Thank you so much for leaving a comment. We are so glad that you enjoyed the cookies, and thank you for sharing the idea of blending the oats a bit in the food processor. I will have to try that. I have loved these cookies since the first time I tasted them, and love sharing them with others. Enjoy your day!
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