Banana Oats Cookies

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Banana Oats Cookies are both tasty and irresistible. Whether you want to have them as breakfast, a snack, or even as a dessert they are perfect for every occasion. And they are also super simple to make. In an hour you can have freshly baked banana oats cookies ready to be devoured by you and your loved ones.

These banana oats cookies are firm on the outside and soft inside. These cookies have an irresistible chewy texture. They are packed with flavours of banana complimented by dark chocolate chips/buttons.

Oats and bananas are one dynamic duo. They are one of the most preferred breakfast combinations because they have a delicious flavour profile and a variety of nutritional advantages.

Now I wouldn’t call these cookies very healthy because the recipe contains brown sugar. But these cookies are a great way to introduce oats to the palette of a person who doesn’t like oats. The hearty texture of oats with the beautiful natural flavours of bananas can win anyone’s heart.

Fan of bananas in baked goods, try my Easy Banana Bread or Eggless Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins for ultimate banana magic.

Banana Oats cookies are super simple to make and super quick too. These cookies can be made in an hour. This long only because we have to chill the dough for 30 minutes. The dough is super quick to create with no equipment required. Also, the ingredients are super easy to get with most already in your pantry.

Ingredients required for Banana Oats Cookies:

Butter- Unsalted at room temperature. You can also use salted, just half the amount of salt mentioned in the recipe.

Brown sugar- I have used brown sugar for the flavour and also because it’s less sweet than white sugar. If you only have white sugar(refined) use the same amount as brown sugar or half the amount for less sweetness.

Bananas- Ripe or over-ripe bananas should be used.

Oats- use Rolled/old-fashioned/regular oats. Quick oats won’t have the chewy texture of regular oats and they will spread while baking.

Baking Powder

Salt

Cornflour Chocolate buttons/chips/chunks (optional)- You can use dried berries, nuts, etc

How to make Banana Oats Cookies?

Mix all the wet ingredients

1. Mix butter and brown sugar:-  Mix with a whisk till well combined. No need for a hand-held mixer or processor as there is no need to cream just combine.
2. Mash bananas:- I prefer some chunks of bananas in my cookies therefore I use a fork but if you prefer smooth banana puree use a mixer or processor.
3. Mix banana puree with butter-sugar mixture

Mix wet and dry ingredients

• Add all the other ingredients and mix till combined with a spatula.

Chill and Bake

• Cover the bowl with a cling wrap and chill for some time.
• Scoop some cookie dough with a scooper and place it on a parchment/butter paper-lined baking tray. If you don’t have a scooper use a spoon to take 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, shape it and place it on the baking tray. Press it a little down and place a few chocolate chips/buttons on top.
• Bake in a preheated oven until cookies get a golden colour and lose their glossiness.
• Let it cool on the tray itself before serving or storing.

Storage of the Banana Oats Cookies

1. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
2. To freeze these cookies place them in an airtight container or zip-lock bag and freeze. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months, then thawed overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.

Storage of the cookie dough

After placing the cookie dough on the baking tray place them in the freezer for 2-3 hours. After they have frozen place in a zip-lock bag and freeze for up to 1 month.

Tips for successful baking

1. Use rolled/regular oats for a chewy texture.
2. The cookies may look under-baked but don’t overbake.
3. Let them cool on the tray itself before removing them. They will be very soft and may break if removed while hot. They will solidify as they cool.

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