These Banana Oatmeal Cookie Bites are a delightful and nutritious treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with ripe bananas and oats, they are a great option for healthy sweets and easy homemade snacks.
This recipe is simple and quick, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for healthy food ideas or sweet recipes that don’t compromise on flavor.
Nutritious Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These cookie bites are soft, chewy, and packed with the goodness of bananas and oats. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 bites, making it a perfect snack for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Add Mix-ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Form Cookie Bites: Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture and form small cookie bites, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bites to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy them warm or store in an airtight container for later.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookie bites
- Calories: 80kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
