Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Banana oatmeal cookies made from three main ingredients, that are pure natural ,banana, oats and raisins…we don’t use any artificial sugar, but still the cookies are delicious.

What I love about this Banana Oatmeal cookies

• As we use only raw natural ingredients in this oatmeal cookie recipe, they are one of the healthiest cookies
• This banana oatmeal cookies is so soft and chewy
• We dont use any artificial sugar in this recipe
• This banana and oatmeal cookies are gluten free.In this oatmeal banana cookies we don’t use any gluten containing ingredient.
• Its so easy to make
• You can adapt and modify this oatmeal cookie recipe by adding either some chopped nuts or dates or some peanut butter.
• Its pure vegan oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Oats : 135 g or 1 and half Cups
• 3 Ripe Banana
• Raisins :115g or 3/4 cup
• A pinch of salt
• Cinnamon Powder:1/2 to 1 tsp

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper or silpat mat or coat with some cooking spray.
• Using the back of a fork, mash bananas in a medium bowl.
• Now add the oats and gently stir until all of the oats and bananas are mixed together and look like a thick cookie batter.
• Sprinkle a pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness .
• Add in the raisins into the dough and stir until they are just mixed throughout.
• Add a tsp or half of cinnamon powder to add that comforting aroma.
• Scoop one heaping tablespoon of the dough (you can use an ice cream scoop as well) and Place on cookie sheet and shape them into a flat disc .
• These cookies will not spread in the oven as we don’t use butter, and they won’t puff up or rise well as we dont use any leaveners like baking powder or egg..so be sure to form them into a beautiful cookie shape, before placing on baking sheet.Continue until you have 12 cookies.
• Cook for 12-15 minutes or until set through and lightly golden. Cool and enjoy!

How long do banana oat cookies last

They last for about a two to three days wrapped in foil or baking parchment in an air-tight container at room temperature. After that they start getting softer.

This recipes makes a batch of 12, so you shouldn’t be left with lots of cookies.

How to store banana oat cookies

If you’re keeping them on the counter they will be good for up to 3 days, if you pop them into the fridge they’ll be good for about a week.

Do we need to refrigerate banana oatmeal cookies

No,we can keep them at room temperature for up to 3 days. However, if you want to keep them for longer then store them in the fridge.

Can we freeze banana oatmeal cookies

Yes, you can freeze the cookies.Freeze on a baking tray in a single layer. Once frozen transfer the cookies into a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.Thaw overnight in the fridge.

How to make the banana oat cookies ahead of time.

 Scooped, shaped, and unbaked cookies can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

Why my banana and oatmeal cookies become rubbery

If we bake them for longer there are chances the moisture evaporates and the cookies can turn rubbery.

Do the sweetness of these banana and oatmeal cookies depend on the ripeness of banana

Yes, The sweetness of these cookies depend on the ripeness of bananas.The more ripened banana the more sweeter our cookies will be.

Which type of oats is good for this banana and oatmeal cookies

Quick oats are best because they give a good balance between a soft and chewy texture.

Old-fashioned oat can be used for a heartier texture.

Steel-cut oats are not recommended.

Watch the video to see how easy it is to make this healthy banana oatmeal cookies

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