Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup, these banana chia oat cookies are an easy, healthy breakfast or snack made in one bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped nuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add oats, chia seeds, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Stir in optional add-ins like chopped nuts or coconut, if using.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes, until set and lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool completely on the pan before storing in a sealed container.
Notes
- Let batter sit for 5 minutes before baking so the chia seeds can gel and thicken the dough.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 days, refrigerate for 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For school-safe versions, avoid nuts and use sunflower seed butter if needed.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or shredded coconut are great flavor boosters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg