Good Morning! On the weekends I tend to treat myself to these easy and delicious "cookies." They are super simple and can be done with as little as three ingredients. I added a couple more ingredients to this particular batch but that's the thing I love about this recipe, you can adapt it to whatever you like or whatever mood you're in!
I discovered the basic idea of this a couple years ago. There are many versions of this type of cookie online but I wanted to share my own recipe here. Feel free to experiment with your own flavor combinations!
Ingredients (most basic version):
- 2 super ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup quick dry oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
For the batch pictured here I added in a small handful of chocolate chips and a pinch of cinnamon.
Instructions (same for basic version or with additional add ins):
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, mix together all ingredients.
- Scoop a spoonful of the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- PRO TIP: These are not like "normal" cookies. They won't spread out or rise when you cook them so I kind of smush them down with my fingers into a cookie shape.
- Bake until the edges just start to get brown, approx. 15 minutes.
- PRO TIP: I've always messed with the cook time. Sometimes I don't have the patience for 15 minutes or sometimes I add too much banana and I let them cook longer so they're not as mushy. You'll find a sweet spot that works for you in regards to the bake time.
These are best enjoyed right out of the oven but I usually make enough for leftovers that I use for snacks or a quick breakfast the next day. I store my extra cookies in a zip top bag and just keep them on the counter. They never last in our house for more than a day or two as I've usually eaten them quickly!
PRO TIP: I microwave the leftover cookies for about 10-15 seconds when I'm ready to eat them to get them warm again.
Added bonus...these make the whole kitchen smell DELICIOUS while they are baking!
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