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Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Jan 25, 2017 2 Comments

Banana oatmeal cookies make an easy on-the-go breakfast or after school snack, and are the perfect way to use ripe bananas! 

Banana oatmeal cookies make a perfect breakfast on-the-go or after school snack, and are the perfect way to use ripe bananas!

I loathe winter. Actually I take that back. I loathe winter weather that goes from freezing to 40 degrees to rain to sunshine. The winter weather that’s started a gloomy 2017 here in Michigan has given a whole new meaning to germs and sickness with my trio. And I blame the weather!!!! And the fact that Anthony gives open mouth kisses to his siblings. Needless to say we’ve been homebound for a little over a week now with coughs, colds, and a case of bronchiolitis for Ms. Lily. There are only so many times I can watch The Lion King before digging in my heels, turning off the TV, and getting the kids in the kitchen [the healthy two] so we can bake. BAKE. Motherhood is making me do some crazy [delicious] things….

Banana oatmeal cookies make a perfect breakfast on-the-go or after school snack, and are the perfect way to use ripe bananas!

And bake we did. The boys were quite pleased to see chocolate chips on the counter when I was gathering ingredients for these banana oatmeal cookies. Want your toddler to help in the kitchen? Involve chocolate chips. Among other things… while Joey stirred the batter, Anthony asked questions [“when can I watch a movie??] and Lily was just hanging out, wishing she could have a chocolate chip I’m sure.

Someone wasn’t interested in measuring the cinnamon.
“Chocolate chips? What are those Momma??”

Filled with lots of delicious ingredients, these banana oatmeal cookies aren’t just for sick days. They are the perfect grab n’ go breakfast, treat for a lunchbox, or simple after school snack. They also go well with a glass or two of red, which you know I’m enjoying once my crew is in bed.

Banana oatmeal cookies make a perfect breakfast on-the-go or after school snack, and are the perfect way to use ripe bananas!

So here’s to hoping your house is staying somewhat healthy this winter. And if not, then I think a batch or two of these banana oatmeal cookies should do the trick!

Banana Oatmeal Cookies
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
35 mins
 
Author: Katie Serbinski
Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 10 cookies
Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl, combine bananas, peanut butter, and egg.
  2. Add oats, chia seeds, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough to form about 10-12 cookies. Flatten the top of each cookie and bake for 22-25 minutes.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Five Heart Home.
3.5.3226

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Banana oatmeal cookies make a perfect breakfast on-the-go or after school snack, and are the perfect way to use ripe bananas!

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    January 29, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Love the idea, but my son’s school is nut free. Any substitutions that would get the protein?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 30, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      Can they have seed butter? Sunflower butter or cashew butter come to mind!

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