Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Sweet and flavorful with hints of banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Healthy and nutritious with oats and honey
User Comments:
- "These cookies are the perfect way to start my day! They're sweet, delicious, and give me a boost of energy."
- "I love the combination of banana and oatmeal. It's a great way to get my fruit and whole grains in first thing."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they turn out perfectly every time. I've even made them for my picky kids and they devoured them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free rolled oats and all-purpose flour.
- If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying them so they can firm up a bit.
