Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ~
These cookies are soft, chewy, and sweet! They’re easy to make, dairy-free, and perfect for packing in lunches or serving as an after-school snack!
If you like banana bread and you like oatmeal cookies, then you will love these Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Ingredients for Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
You will need:
- 1/2 cup very ripe banana, mashed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Ingredient Variations and Substitutions
- Pecans, almonds, or cashews are all good substitutions for walnuts.
- To make these cookies nut-free – Just swap the walnuts for an equal amount of dried cranberries or other small dried fruit.
How to Make Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the banana, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
STEP THREE: Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until combined.
STEP FOUR: Stir in oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
STEP FIVE: Working in 2 batches, roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place at least 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.
STEP SIX: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.
STEP SEVEN: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely then serve.
Storage
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container.
They will keep well for a few days at room temperature, up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, and up to 6 months in the freezer.
More Cookie Recipes You’ll Love!
- Trail Mix Cookies
- Cherry Snowball Cookies
- Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Vegan Cranberry Orange Cookies
- Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup very ripe banana mashed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the banana, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until combined.
- Stir in oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Working in 2 batches, roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place at least 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely then serve.
Notes
2. To make these cookies nut-free – Just swap the walnuts for an equal amount of dried cranberries or other small dried fruit.
Kayla DiMaggio
These banana chocolate cookies are amazing! I love anything banana and I would have never thought of putting them in cookies but this was delicious!
Andrea White
These cookies are bomb! Sooo delicious!
Anaiah
These banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the perfect healthy snacks to pack for a trip to the park. I don’t feel guilty giving these to my toddler. They have simple ingredients and taste amazing!
Lisa Kaiser
These were not “rolled”- more of a drop. Never really set. I think the recipe doesn’t have enough flour.
thiswifecooks
Hi Lisa ~ I haven’t had that issue but as you stated, it sounds like a little more flour was all that’s needed for your dough.