Ingredients and Weight:
- Bananas: 2 (medium sized)
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Rolled oats: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Butter (unsalted): 1/2 cup, melted
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
- Add brown sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix well.
- Add melted butter and mix until the dough is smooth.
- Drop cookie dough by spoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on average values; may vary depending on specific ingredients used)
- Calories: Approximately 250 per cookie
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are a combination of banana and oatmeal flavors, which creates a unique and satisfying taste.
- The cookies are soft and chewy with a slight crunch from the oats.
- The use of brown sugar gives the cookies a richer flavor and a hint of caramel-like sweetness.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of banana and oatmeal is so unique and delicious."
- "I love the chewiness of these cookies. The oats give them a great crunchy texture."
- "These cookies are perfect for an afternoon snack or as a treat after a meal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in the cookies.
- For best results, use unsalted butter and adjust the salt content according to preference.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft for longer.
