Banana Oatmeal Rocks
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, Banana Oatmeal Rocks are the ultimate guilt-free treat for cookie lovers. Packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, old-fashioned rolled oats, and a touch of peanut butter, these delicious bites are bursting with flavor and perfect for any time of day. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup and infused with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, every bite delivers a comforting warmth. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips let you customize these cookies to suit your cravings. Quick and easy to prepare, this one-bowl recipe bakes in just 15 minutes, making these cookies a go-to for healthy snacking. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a mid-day pick-me-up, Banana Oatmeal Rocks are as nutritious as they are satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
Fold in the rolled oats until the mixture forms a cohesive dough. If using walnuts or chocolate chips, gently mix them in now.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Shape them slightly with your fingers, as they won’t spread during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Banana Oatmeal Rocks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.4 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 308 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1527 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
