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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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These healthy banana chocolate chip oatmeal breakfast cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a nutritious snack, they come together in one bowl in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas (about 200g), mashed
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup quick oats (45g)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour (35g) (or oat flour/whole wheat flour as substitute)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (55g)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (30ml) (or honey/agave syrup)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (28g) (or melted butter/light olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the egg (or flax egg), melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the rolled oats, quick oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1.5 inches apart. Flatten each mound gently with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers may look soft but will firm up as they cool.
  8. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Flatten cookies before baking as they do not spread much. For vegan, use a flax egg and dairy-free chocolate chips. Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit can be included for variety.

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