Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Transform your overripe bananas into irresistible, moist oatmeal cookies! This easy recipe is perfect for using up those extra bananas and satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy the delicious blend of spices (customize to your liking!), and get ready for these cookies to disappear fast! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 60.9 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

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How to Make Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts (or your preferred mix-ins).
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

1g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies?

Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies?

Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies has approximately 60.9 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies?

The key ingredients for Banana Overload Oatmeal Cookies are Egg, Brown Sugar, Oil, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, Old Fashioned Oats. See the full list with measurements above.

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