Why We Love These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oh, banana bread. That sweet, moist, classic carb-y baked good that always answers the question “What are we going to do with all of these overly ripe bananas?!” whenever the kitchen counter inevitably overflows with brown-spotted fruit. If your household is anything like ours, you probably have a freezer full of bananas ready to make into bread (or smoothies) at any moment. And, if you’re anything like me, you are probably getting pretty tired by now of making loaf after loaf of this, while wonderful, sometimes overly simple and typically less-than-healthy snack. So, how can you use up that bounty of over-ripe bananas without involving a loaf pan and loads of sugar? These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips combine the beloved flavor of your favorite banana bread with the terrific texture and easy bake-ability of oatmeal cookies. Plus, chocolate chips – Yay! They are slightly chewy, not too sweet, and are naturally gluten-free for a healthier treat that your family will love!
The Best Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Not only does this oatmeal banana cookies recipe happen to be gluten-free, it is also slightly lower in fat and carbs, and much lower in sugar than most cookies. You can even easily adapt Skinny Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips to be dairy-free or completely vegan to suit nearly any dietary need. Rather than fussing with trying to slice the perfect portions from a banana bread loaf, these cookies are just the right size for enjoying and sharing straight from the oven. They take less than 30 minutes to make and keep well on the countertop and in the fridge for several days. Give this easy, healthy(ish) recipe a try next time you have a sweet tooth craving and extra brown bananas ready to go!
Ingredients You Need
You only need a handful of pantry staples to make these simple, healthy, Skinny Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Here are all of the necessary ingredients:
Quick oats Almond flour Brown bananas – the darker the better Light brown sugar – or palm sugar would also work Egg – or vegan egg substitute Baking powder Vanilla extract Salt Chocolate chips – I used dark chocolate chips
If you are not a fan of chocolate chips, try making these with raisins for a more traditional oatmeal cookie-style treat; or, use chopped nuts to create cookies similar to classic banana bread.
How to Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies
From start to finish you only need about 30 minutes to make these super yummy Skinny Banana Oatmeal Cookies.
Get the Complete (Printable) Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Below. Enjoy!
These banana chocolate chip cookies are extra moist (like banana bread). You can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. After that, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Although, I highly doubt they will last around the house for that long. I am sure you’ll enjoy these tasty little cookies as much as my family does!
Tips & Tricks
Make sure your bananas are super ripe! This will add sweetness and help them to mix well with the cookie dough. If your bananas aren’t that ripe, peel them and place them in a bowl in the microwave for just about 20 seconds to soften them up. To freeze leftover cookies, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw or reheat in the microwave briefly before serving! For certified gluten-free cookies, make sure your oats are 100% certified gluten-free! You can use any kind of chocolate chips that you would like here. For super sweet banana oat cookies, add white chocolate chips! Or you can go for milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of dark.
How Long Do These Cookies Last?
You can keep these banana oatmeal cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. After that, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
How Can I Make These Cookies Dairy-Free?
Use dark chocolate chips, which naturally do not contain dairy, or vegan-friendly “milk” chocolate chips to make dairy-free oatmeal banana cookies.
How Do I Make Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Easily make these cookies vegan by substituting the egg in the recipe with a “flax egg” by combining ground flaxseed with water. (Or use a store-bought vegan egg substitute.) And again, you can use dark chocolate chips or your favorite plant-based chocolate chips to make it entirely vegan-friendly.
Can I Make These with Regular Oats?
Yes! They will have a slightly chewier texture, but you can make your banana oats chocolate chip cookies with regular oats if you have those on hand. I would avoid making these with steel cut oats since those would take longer to fully cook.
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