Name: Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 bananas; 2 cups old fashioned oats; 1 cup dried dates; 0.25 cup oil; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 cup chocolate chips; 0.25 tsp kosher salt

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 bananas(preferably ripe or spotty bananas)

2 cups old fashioned oats

1 cup dried datespitted and chopped

¼ cup oil

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup chocolate chipsalternatively, walnuts or raisins

¼ tsp kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mash bananas in a bowl, and mix in the remaining ingredients.

Using a mini ice cream scoop or tablespoon, place the batter onto a Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 25 Minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Mash Bananas to Perfect Consistency 🍌
Mash bananas until completely smooth with no lumps to ensure even moisture distribution and consistent sweetness throughout every cookie.
Chop Dates Finely for Better Binding ✂️
Finely mince or pulse dried dates in a food processor to break them down into small pieces, which helps them distribute evenly and act as a natural binder throughout the dough.
Toast Oats First for Enhanced Flavor 🥘
Lightly toast old-fashioned oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the dough to deepen their nutty flavor and improve the crispy texture of the finished cookies.
Use Quality Chocolate Chips and Chill Dough ❄️
Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and allow the flavors to meld, while using premium chocolate chips ensures superior taste since they're a signature component.
Monitor Baking Time Closely for Crispness ⏱️
Since these cookies lack butter, they can dry out quickly—bake until edges are golden but centers still appear slightly underbaked, as they'll continue to set as they cool for optimal crispiness.