Description
Warm, gooey oatmeal chocolate chip cookies bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crisp edges and chewy centers invite sweet moments of pure indulgence with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2–3 large overripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup all-natural creamy almond butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Create a creamy base by whisking mashed banana, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until a consistent dough forms.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Using a ¼ cup measuring tool, portion out cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing each mound slightly flat since the cookies will not naturally spread during baking.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, which helps them firm up and prevents breaking.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process, then store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for extended preservation up to two months.
Notes
- Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free diets, ensuring those with allergies can enjoy these delicious cookies.
- Use dairy-free dark chocolate chips to make the recipe completely vegan and allergen-friendly.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum natural sweetness and better cookie binding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg