Description
Banana cookies marry the comfort of baked goods with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This cozy Southern-inspired recipe is quick, easy, and endlessly customizable—perfect for any baker.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 cup rolled oats (or all-purpose flour)
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, mash your bananas until smooth.
3. Mix in oats (or flour), sugar, egg, and seasonings. Stir well.
4. Fold in extras like nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto the sheet. Flatten lightly for even baking.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
7. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Use mashed banana as an egg substitute for plant-based baking.
Add variations like peanut butter, chocolate chips, espresso, or coconut.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for 2 months.
Warm in the microwave for 10 seconds to restore gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: banana cookies, easy banana recipe, healthy cookies